Music-Audio Production TSA Exam
Review 2024-2025 Rated A+
_____ _____ _____ refers to the element (step in the creative process) that generally
allows for the best results in terms of radio production. - ANSWER-good audio capture
_____ is a processor that is particularly useful for reducing noise or song leakage. -
ANSWER-gate
______ _____ ______ is a good example of active listening when meeting with a client.
- ANSWER-maintaining eye contact
______ ______ ______ is an acceptable formal method/technique for collecting
information. - ANSWER-randomly selecting people
______ ______ ______ is the most common chordal relationship in modern music. -
ANSWER-I, IV, V
______ ______ allows a student to use a small part of copyrighted material. -
ANSWER-fair use
______ ______ is an effective marketing strategy to increase sales & marketing. -
ANSWER-advertising online
______ ______ is the recreation of sound effects. - ANSWER-sound foley
______ ______ would be a benefit of a trademark. - ANSWER-worldwide exclusivity
______ _______ is the most effective software for audio post-production work? -
ANSWER-Pro Tools
______ is defined as the reaction of sound waves interacting with each other. -
ANSWER-interference
______ is how accurately a sound is recreated. - ANSWER-fidelity
______ is how sound reacts in a given space. - ANSWER-diffusion
______ is the agency that sets work safety standards. - ANSWER-OSHA
______ is when you accept money or valuable gifts to play a song. - ANSWER-payola
______ is when you accept money or valuable gifts to promote a business. - ANSWER-
plugola
, ______ may result when an audio level exceeds the maximum reading of a VU meter -
ANSWER-distortion
______ refers to the positioning of sound within the stereo field. - ANSWER-panning
______ refers to the recording/capturing of performances in the recording process. -
ANSWER-tracking
_______ refers to the part of the recording process in which you ensure that all tracks
have consistent levels and sonic quality. - ANSWER-mastering
A _____ _____ filter reduces lower frequencies that may tend to cause mic feedback or
unwanted low "rumble." - ANSWER-high pass
A ______ ______ can change a high impedance unbalanced signal to a low impedance
balanced signal. - ANSWER-DI box
A ______ cable is a TRS. - ANSWER-balanced
A ______ is one song and an _____ is a series of songs. - ANSWER-single, album
A benefit of using a consistent tempo provided by a click track would be that it protects
from recording at the ______ ______. - ANSWER-wrong tempo
A common alternative name for an XLR cable is a ______ cable. - ANSWER-mic
A DI box converts an ______ ¼ inch source into a ______ XLR. - ANSWER-
unbalanced, balanced
A lead sheet is used to specify the essential elements of a popular song - _______,
______ & _______. A lead sheet is often the only form of written music used by a
______ ______ _______. And in the music industry & entertainment law, a lead sheet is
the document used to describe a song for ______ ______. - ANSWER-melody, lyrics,
harmony, small jazz ensemble, legal purposes
A listener wants a copy of last night's high school basketball game that aired on The
Pulse. However, the game lasted 2 hours and the file is very large. The most effective
way to accommodate the listener's request would be to _______ the ______ file to your
______ _______ & send the listener the link to the game. - ANSWER-upload, MP3,
google drive
A low-pass filter allows ______ frequencies to pass through, but filters out or blocks
_______ frequencies. - ANSWER-low, higher
A mic stand with 3 legs is called a ______ mic stand. - ANSWER-tripod
Review 2024-2025 Rated A+
_____ _____ _____ refers to the element (step in the creative process) that generally
allows for the best results in terms of radio production. - ANSWER-good audio capture
_____ is a processor that is particularly useful for reducing noise or song leakage. -
ANSWER-gate
______ _____ ______ is a good example of active listening when meeting with a client.
- ANSWER-maintaining eye contact
______ ______ ______ is an acceptable formal method/technique for collecting
information. - ANSWER-randomly selecting people
______ ______ ______ is the most common chordal relationship in modern music. -
ANSWER-I, IV, V
______ ______ allows a student to use a small part of copyrighted material. -
ANSWER-fair use
______ ______ is an effective marketing strategy to increase sales & marketing. -
ANSWER-advertising online
______ ______ is the recreation of sound effects. - ANSWER-sound foley
______ ______ would be a benefit of a trademark. - ANSWER-worldwide exclusivity
______ _______ is the most effective software for audio post-production work? -
ANSWER-Pro Tools
______ is defined as the reaction of sound waves interacting with each other. -
ANSWER-interference
______ is how accurately a sound is recreated. - ANSWER-fidelity
______ is how sound reacts in a given space. - ANSWER-diffusion
______ is the agency that sets work safety standards. - ANSWER-OSHA
______ is when you accept money or valuable gifts to play a song. - ANSWER-payola
______ is when you accept money or valuable gifts to promote a business. - ANSWER-
plugola
, ______ may result when an audio level exceeds the maximum reading of a VU meter -
ANSWER-distortion
______ refers to the positioning of sound within the stereo field. - ANSWER-panning
______ refers to the recording/capturing of performances in the recording process. -
ANSWER-tracking
_______ refers to the part of the recording process in which you ensure that all tracks
have consistent levels and sonic quality. - ANSWER-mastering
A _____ _____ filter reduces lower frequencies that may tend to cause mic feedback or
unwanted low "rumble." - ANSWER-high pass
A ______ ______ can change a high impedance unbalanced signal to a low impedance
balanced signal. - ANSWER-DI box
A ______ cable is a TRS. - ANSWER-balanced
A ______ is one song and an _____ is a series of songs. - ANSWER-single, album
A benefit of using a consistent tempo provided by a click track would be that it protects
from recording at the ______ ______. - ANSWER-wrong tempo
A common alternative name for an XLR cable is a ______ cable. - ANSWER-mic
A DI box converts an ______ ¼ inch source into a ______ XLR. - ANSWER-
unbalanced, balanced
A lead sheet is used to specify the essential elements of a popular song - _______,
______ & _______. A lead sheet is often the only form of written music used by a
______ ______ _______. And in the music industry & entertainment law, a lead sheet is
the document used to describe a song for ______ ______. - ANSWER-melody, lyrics,
harmony, small jazz ensemble, legal purposes
A listener wants a copy of last night's high school basketball game that aired on The
Pulse. However, the game lasted 2 hours and the file is very large. The most effective
way to accommodate the listener's request would be to _______ the ______ file to your
______ _______ & send the listener the link to the game. - ANSWER-upload, MP3,
google drive
A low-pass filter allows ______ frequencies to pass through, but filters out or blocks
_______ frequencies. - ANSWER-low, higher
A mic stand with 3 legs is called a ______ mic stand. - ANSWER-tripod
