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Subscription-Based Music: A Comprehensive Overview

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of subscription-based music services, their history, business models, and impact on the music industry.
Number of Questions: 15
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When was the first subscription-based music service launched?

  1. 1999

  2. 2001

  3. 2003

  4. 2005


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first subscription-based music service, Rhapsody, was launched in 2001.

Which business model is commonly used by subscription-based music services?

  1. Pay-per-stream

  2. Freemium

  3. Subscription

  4. Advertising


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Subscription-based music services typically use a subscription model, where users pay a monthly or annual fee for unlimited access to a library of music.

What is the primary revenue stream for subscription-based music services?

  1. Advertising

  2. Subscription fees

  3. Licensing fees

  4. Merchandise sales


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary revenue stream for subscription-based music services is subscription fees paid by users.

Which of the following is NOT a major player in the subscription-based music market?

  1. Spotify

  2. Apple Music

  3. Amazon Music Unlimited

  4. Tidal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tidal is not a major player in the subscription-based music market compared to Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music Unlimited.

How has subscription-based music affected the music industry?

  1. Increased music piracy

  2. Decreased album sales

  3. Increased revenue for artists

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subscription-based music has had a mixed impact on the music industry, leading to increased music piracy, decreased album sales, and increased revenue for artists.

What is the main advantage of subscription-based music services for users?

  1. Convenience

  2. Affordability

  3. Access to a wide variety of music

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subscription-based music services offer users convenience, affordability, and access to a wide variety of music.

What are some of the challenges faced by subscription-based music services?

  1. Competition from free streaming services

  2. Licensing issues

  3. Piracy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subscription-based music services face challenges such as competition from free streaming services, licensing issues, and piracy.

How do subscription-based music services pay artists?

  1. Per stream

  2. Per download

  3. Per subscription

  4. A combination of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subscription-based music services typically pay artists a combination of per stream, per download, and per subscription fees.

What is the future of subscription-based music services?

  1. Continued growth

  2. Decline due to free streaming services

  3. Consolidation of the market

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of subscription-based music services is uncertain, with potential for continued growth, decline due to free streaming services, and consolidation of the market.

Which subscription-based music service has the largest market share globally?

  1. Spotify

  2. Apple Music

  3. Amazon Music Unlimited

  4. Tidal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spotify has the largest market share globally among subscription-based music services.

What is the typical monthly subscription fee for a subscription-based music service?

  1. $9.99

  2. $12.99

  3. $14.99

  4. $19.99


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The typical monthly subscription fee for a subscription-based music service is $9.99.

Which subscription-based music service offers a free tier with limited features?

  1. Spotify

  2. Apple Music

  3. Amazon Music Unlimited

  4. Tidal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spotify offers a free tier with limited features, such as ad-supported streaming and limited skips.

Which subscription-based music service offers high-resolution audio streaming?

  1. Spotify

  2. Apple Music

  3. Amazon Music Unlimited

  4. Tidal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tidal offers high-resolution audio streaming, with lossless audio quality.

Which subscription-based music service offers exclusive content, such as artist interviews and behind-the-scenes footage?

  1. Spotify

  2. Apple Music

  3. Amazon Music Unlimited

  4. Tidal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Apple Music offers exclusive content, such as artist interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.

Which subscription-based music service offers a student discount?

  1. Spotify

  2. Apple Music

  3. Amazon Music Unlimited

  4. Tidal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spotify offers a student discount on its subscription fees.

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