Q.1
What is a vocoder?
  • A device used for analyzing and synthesizing a voice
  • A device used to generate a rhythmic stuttering sound
  • A low sounding type of bass recorder built in the 1800s
  • A video to sound file conversion editing program
Q.2
What is reverb?
  • A discrete grammatical alteration in live vocal songs
  • A form of vibrato
  • A sound's persistence once removed from a certain space
  • Playback of a soundtrack in reverse
Q.3
A sampler .......
  • generates obscure sounds through a keyboard
  • is a library of editing presets commonly used in studios
  • is used to loop passages in a live performance
  • records and plays sounds using keyboard/sequencer triggers
Q.4
What is an 'acoustic' instrument?
  • A sound card that changes background acoustics
  • An effect pedal that produces a specific sound
  • An equalization setting to make higher tones audible
  • An instrument producing sound by entirely natural means
Q.5
Which is the best example of an 'electronic' instrument?
  • Harpsichord
  • Keyboard/Synthesizer
  • Oboe
  • Saxophone
Q.6
Delay is best described as .......
  • the gap of time between pieces in a live show/concert
  • the measured time it takes for sound to travel the room
  • the playback of an input signal after a period of time
  • the silent gap between tracks on a music CD
Q.7
What does MIDI stand for?
  • Multi Instrument Digital Interface
  • Multi Instrument Dynamic Indication
  • Multitrack Inaugaral Dynamic Input
  • Musical Instrument Digital Interface
Q.8
A 'sound envelope' best describes .......
  • a folder for sending saved sounds to and from computers
  • the attack, sustain and decay of a sound or note
  • the decompression of a sound file to a smaller format
  • the structure of a piece of music
Q.9
How is digital recording different to analog?
  • Analog is used more often than digital
  • Digital recordings are an unstable and unpopular format
  • Waveforms are converted to numbers which are recorded
  • Waveforms do not undergo conversion
Q.10
What is an analog recording?
  • A recording using a special type of instrument
  • A recording using a special type of microphone
  • The recording of numbers as opposed to waveforms
  • The recording of waveforms as they are
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