- 1. Sound and music computing is a field that focuses on the study of sound and music production, manipulation, and communication. It encompasses a range of disciplines such as digital signal processing, acoustics, music theory, computer science, and psychology. Researchers in this field explore how sound is created, recorded, and reproduced using technology such as computers and electronic devices. They also investigate how music can be analyzed and synthesized to create new sounds and compositions. Sound and music computing has applications in various industries, including music production, entertainment, virtual reality, and healthcare.
What does MIDI stand for in music computing?
A) Musical Instrument Digital Interface
B) Music Interface Data Interaction
C) Multi-Instrument Data Interface
D) Musical Instrument Data Interaction
- 2. What is the unit of frequency for sound waves?
A) Watt
B) Decibel
C) Hertz
D) Volt
- 3. Which term describes the subjective perception of sound intensity?
A) Loudness
B) Timbre
C) Amplitude
D) Pitch
- 4. Which computer software is commonly used for audio editing and production?
A) Final Cut Pro
B) Microsoft Excel
C) Pro Tools
D) Adobe Photoshop
- 5. What does ADC stand for in sound computing?
A) Analog-to-Digital Converter
B) Audio Data Compression
C) Amplitude Duplexing Control
D) Analog-Digital Connector
- 6. What is the characteristic sound quality of a square wave?
A) Smooth and mellow
B) Harsh and buzzy
C) Warm and rich
D) Bright and airy
- 7. What is the term for the time it takes for a sound to decay by 60 decibels?
A) Harmonic Distortion
B) RT60 (Reverberation Time)
C) Frequency Response
D) Soundstage
- 8. Which musical instrument produces sound by vibrating strings?
A) Piano
B) Drum
C) Guitar
D) Flute
- 9. What term describes the perceived highness or lowness of a sound?
A) Amplitude
B) Pitch
C) Timbre
D) Loudness
- 10. In electronic music production, what does the term 'DAW' stand for?
A) Digital Analog Workflow
B) Digital Audio Workstation
C) Distributed Audio Wavelength
D) Dynamic Audio Waveform
- 11. What is the process of combining multiple audio tracks into a single file called?
A) Mastering
B) Mixing
C) Editing
D) Recording
- 12. Which parameter determines the volume of a sound wave?
A) Decibel
B) Frequency
C) Pitch
D) Amplitude
- 13. What term describes the quality of sound that distinguishes it from other sounds of the same pitch and volume?
A) Resonance
B) Timbre
C) Harmony
D) Attack
- 14. Which effect in audio processing mimics the natural reflection of sound in a room?
A) Flanger
B) Reverb
C) Phaser
D) Delay
- 15. What is the unit used to measure the amplitude of sound waves?
A) Watt
B) Decibel
C) Volt
D) Hertz
- 16. What does VST stand for in the context of music production?
A) Virtual Studio Technology
B) Variable Sound Technique
C) Volume Sustain Technique
D) Virtual Signal Transmission
- 17. What parameter determines the duration of a note in musical notation?
A) Time Signature
B) Dynamics
C) Note Value
D) Key Signature
- 18. Which term is used in music to describe a sequence of notes that are sung or played continuously?
A) Rhythm
B) Spectrum
C) Melody
D) Harmony
- 19. Which software is commonly used for digital audio editing and processing?
A) Audacity
B) Photoshop
C) AutoCAD
D) Premiere Pro
- 20. What component of a sound wave determines its pitch?
A) Decibel
B) Amplitude
C) Harmonics
D) Frequency
- 21. What is the standard sample rate for audio CDs?
A) 96 kHz
B) 44.1 kHz
C) 22.05 kHz
D) 48 kHz
- 22. What is the standard musical pitch reference frequency in Hz?
A) 660
B) 528
C) 440
D) 320
- 23. In sound waves, what does frequency refer to?
A) Volume
B) Pitch
C) Waveform
D) Number of cycles per second
- 24. What is the process of converting digital audio signals back into analog sound waves?
A) Digital-to-Analog Conversion
B) Analog-to-Digital Conversion
C) Audio Data Compression
D) Digital Signal Processing
- 25. What encoding format is commonly used for storing music files?
A) JPEG
B) MOV
C) MP3
D) PDF
- 26. What is the process of preparing a song or track for final release called?
A) Mastering
B) Editing
C) Mixing
D) Recording
- 27. Which type of synthesis involves modeling the physical attributes of musical instruments to generate sound?
A) Subtractive Synthesis
B) Frequency Modulation Synthesis
C) Physical Modeling Synthesis
D) Granular Synthesis
- 28. What is the term for the speed at which a piece of music is played or sung?
A) Volume
B) Tempo
C) Pitch
D) Timbre
- 29. What is the term for the gradual increase in loudness of a music piece?
A) Legato
B) Crescendo
C) Staccato
D) Allegro
- 30. Which type of filter allows frequencies above a certain point to pass through?
A) Low-pass filter
B) Notch filter
C) High-pass filter
D) Band-pass filter
- 31. What is the standard bit depth for CDs?
A) 8 bits
B) 24 bits
C) 32 bits
D) 16 bits
- 32. What is the process of reducing audio file size by removing frequency components called?
A) Dithering
B) Normalization
C) Equalization
D) Compression
- 33. Which term describes the duration of a sound from the attack to the release?
A) Chorus
B) Resonance
C) Reverb
D) Envelope
- 34. Which of the following is a technique used to create the illusion of spatial sound using multiple speakers?
A) Compression
B) Reverb
C) Binaural Recording
D) Distortion
- 35. Which term describes the relative difference between the quietest and loudest parts of a music piece?
A) Frequency spectrum
B) Dynamic range
C) Temporal envelope
D) Harmonic content
- 36. Which of the following file formats is commonly used for high-quality audio recordings?
A) WAV
B) DOCX
C) JPEG
D) MP4
- 37. What is the frequency range of human hearing approximately?
A) 40 Hz to 40 kHz
B) 10 Hz to 10 kHz
C) 20 Hz to 20 kHz
D) 30 Hz to 30 kHz
- 38. Which musical term refers to the organization of beats into regular groups?
A) Cadence
B) Meter
C) Syncopation
D) Tonic
- 39. What does ADSR stand for in synthesizers?
A) Audio, Data, Signal, Reduction
B) Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
C) Amplitude, Distortion, Speed, Reverb
D) Analog, Digital, Sampling, Resonance
- 40. Which term refers to playing two notes simultaneously in music?
A) Accompaniment
B) Tonic
C) Melody
D) Harmony
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