Music and the Media

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the relationship between music and the media.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a type of media that can be used to distribute music?

  1. Radio

  2. Television

  3. Internet

  4. Print


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Print media, such as newspapers and magazines, are not typically used to distribute music.

The first radio broadcast of a live musical performance took place in which year?

  1. 1906

  2. 1910

  3. 1920

  4. 1930


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The first radio broadcast of a live musical performance took place in 1920, when Enrico Caruso sang live from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.

Which of the following is NOT a type of music video?

  1. Narrative

  2. Performance

  3. Animated

  4. Documentary


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Documentary music videos are not a common type of music video.

The first music video to be aired on MTV was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by which artist?

  1. The Buggles

  2. Michael Jackson

  3. Madonna

  4. Prince


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first music video to be aired on MTV was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles.

Which of the following is NOT a type of music streaming service?

  1. Spotify

  2. Apple Music

  3. YouTube Music

  4. Pandora


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pandora is an internet radio service, not a music streaming service.

Which of the following is NOT a type of music podcast?

  1. Interview

  2. Review

  3. History

  4. Tutorial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tutorial music podcasts are not a common type of music podcast.

Which of the following is NOT a type of music blog?

  1. Review

  2. News

  3. Interview

  4. Tutorial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tutorial music blogs are not a common type of music blog.

Which of the following is NOT a type of music magazine?

  1. Rolling Stone

  2. Billboard

  3. Spin

  4. The New Yorker


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The New Yorker is a general interest magazine, not a music magazine.

Which of the following is NOT a type of music newspaper?

  1. Billboard

  2. Rolling Stone

  3. The Village Voice

  4. The New York Times


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The New York Times is a general interest newspaper, not a music newspaper.

Which of the following is NOT a type of music television show?

  1. Music video countdown show

  2. Live performance show

  3. Talent show

  4. Documentary


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Documentary music television shows are not a common type of music television show.

Which of the following is NOT a type of music film?

  1. Musical

  2. Concert film

  3. Biopic

  4. Documentary


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Documentary music films are not a common type of music film.

Which of the following is NOT a type of music video game?

  1. Rhythm game

  2. Karaoke game

  3. Music trivia game

  4. Guitar Hero


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guitar Hero is a video game where players use a guitar-shaped controller to simulate playing guitar.

Which of the following is NOT a type of music app?

  1. Music player

  2. Music streaming service

  3. Music podcast app

  4. Music notation app


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Music notation apps are not a common type of music app.

Which of the following is NOT a type of music website?

  1. Music news website

  2. Music review website

  3. Music blog

  4. Music streaming website


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Music streaming websites are not a common type of music website.

Which of the following is NOT a type of music social media platform?

  1. Spotify

  2. Apple Music

  3. YouTube Music

  4. SoundCloud


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spotify is a music streaming service, not a music social media platform.

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