Question 1

There is little doubt the quality of a song's message, the plot points in the movie script, or the twist and turns in a favorite novel are not important to the overall narrative of the story.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is stating the exact opposite - that the quality of a song's message, movie script plot points, and novel twists and turns ARE important to the overall narrative of the story.

Question 2

The use of a song in the production of a movie or film is negotiated by the
A) Record label
B) Literary agents
C) Music publisher
D) The presence of a mechanical license
E) The Harry Fox Agency

Accepted Answer

The use of a song in a movie or film is negotiated by the music publisher. This is because music publishers are responsible for handling the licensing and exploitation of music compositions, including negotiating the use of songs in films and movies. They work with the copyright holders and negotiate the terms of the sync license, which grants the producer of the movie or film the right to synchronize the music with the visuals.

Question 3

The use of a recording of a song in the production of a movie or film is negotiated by the
A) Record label
B) Literary agents
C) Music publisher
D) The presence of a mechanical license
E) The Harry Fox Agency

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

A memorandum of basic agreement, or MBA, is provided to the members of
A) The Songwriters Guild of America
B) The Nashville Songwriters Association International
C) The Harry Fox Organization
D) The Recording Association of America
E) The Writers Guild of America

Accepted Answer

The answer of A memorandum of basic agreement, or MBA,...

Question 5

The current problems facing the entertainment industry have been caused by
A) The development of the Internet
B) A change in consumers' behavior as they now acquire products free
C) Personal devices such as computers and iPhones
D) A shift in the quality of the programming of entertainment products

Accepted Answer

The development of the Internet, changes in consumer behavior towards acquiring free content, and the proliferation of personal devices like computers and iPhones have all contributed to challenges in the entertainment industry.

Question 6

Researcher and author Daniel Levitin claims music over the last 10,000 years has helped our brains evolve how we experience
A) Comfort
B) Selecting songs for the act to record
C) Knowledge
D) Friendships
E) Religion

Accepted Answer

The answer of Researcher and author Daniel Levitin claims music...

Question 7

Langer claims listening to music helps us experience
A) Irritation
B) Knowledge
C) Patriotism
D) Noise
E) Wanting to dance

Accepted Answer

The answer of Langer claims listening to music helps us...

Question 8

Successful songwriters, those who make a great amount of money or a great living, will usually need the following to invest either time or money into their songs
A) Promoters
B) Banks
C) Music session producers
D) Labels
E) Recording artists

Accepted Answer

The answer of Successful songwriters, those who make a great...

Question 9

Songwriter L. Russell Brown
A) Was born to rich parents
B) Was discovered by his parents' friends
C) Was picked up as a staff writer on his first attempt to sell his material
D) Read the Reader's Digest to escape hunger and a brutal father
E) Lived a life of crime as a kid and then escaped into the military

Accepted Answer

The answer of Songwriter L. Russell Brown
A) Was born to...

Question 10

Shameless self promotion is
A) Used by almost everyone in the industry to establish their identity
B) Accomplish as many tasks for the artist and writers they represent to improve their image
C) Not used by anyone in the industry as you may turn off potential team members
D) A technique used by scam artists who want to rip you off, commonly known in the business as sharks
E) Something you should avoid at all costs to your representation

Accepted Answer

The answer of Shameless self promotion is
A) Used by almost...

Question 11

To be a great songwriter, in addition to writing wow songs, you need to
A) Network within the industry
B) Get funding from a local bank to support your writing
C) Play an instrument
D) Write both the lyrics and the music
E) Hire lawyers to register your copyrights

Accepted Answer

Networking within the industry is crucial for songwriters to gain exposure, collaborate with other artists, and find opportunities for their work to be heard and potentially published or recorded.

Question 12

Without a great story we will have
A) A song that will sell well
B) Nothing the industry will want to invest money in
C) A film project ready for casting
D) A manuscript we can sell tons of on Amazon.com
E) Money in the bank from all the revenue streams it will generate

Accepted Answer

Without a great story, the entertainment industry will not invest money as they need something that can capture the audience's attention and generate revenue. The other options may be possible if the story is good, but the essential requirement is a compelling narrative.

Question 13

Major record labels now use psychographic analysis before
A) Signing an act
B) Selecting songs for the act to record
C) Matching the act to superstar acts on tours
D) Budgeting the 360 deals for an act
E) Determining the social media marketing plan

Accepted Answer

Major record labels now use psychographic analysis before signing an act to determine if the artist will resonate with their target audience and have marketability.

Question 14

It's the narrative style of writing that magically sparks our elaboration of the essence of a story through a sequence of events over a period of time.

Accepted Answer

Yes, the narrative style of writing involves presenting a story through a sequence of events over time, which allows for elaboration and development of the story's essence.

Question 15

The narration is the message.

Accepted Answer

Narration refers to the act of telling a story or describing a series of events. The message conveyed through narration is the story itself, and therefore, the narration is the message.

Question 16

Kelly's Construct Theory claims that emotions we create for ourselves become a "self-reflective statement" of "how we really are" as we're constantly attempting to figure out or celebrate "who we are at this moment in time."

Accepted Answer

Kelly's Construct Theory does propose that emotions we create for ourselves become a reflection of how we perceive ourselves and our current state of being.

Question 17

Les Paul invented the modern guitar.

Accepted Answer

Les Paul significantly contributed to the development of the solid-body electric guitar, but he did not invent the modern guitar. The modern guitar's evolution is a result of contributions from many individuals over centuries.

Question 18

Success for songwriters (as a career) depends on how well consumers connect emotionally to the music products and iconic acts using their songs.

Accepted Answer

Success for songwriters as a career is dependent on consumers connecting emotionally to their music products and iconic acts using their songs.

Question 19

The key to the success of songwriter Jay Livingston was to have the mindset to wait around until he was discovered by someone in the business.

Accepted Answer

Jay Livingston did not simply wait around to be discovered. He actively worked to network and form connections in the music industry, and eventually partnered with lyricist Ray Evans to achieve great success as a songwriting team.

Question 20

Wow songs are the pathways to fame for an artist.

Accepted Answer

Songs are one of the main ways for artists to gain fame and recognition in the music industry. A well-written and well-performed song can attract a large audience and lead to increased popularity for the artist.

Quiz 5: The Significance of Narration

There is little doubt the quality of a song's message, the plot points in the movie script, or the twist and turns in a favorite novel are not important to the overall narrative of the story.

The use of a song in the production of a movie or film is negotiated by the

The use of a recording of a song in the production of a movie or film is negotiated by the

A memorandum of basic agreement, or MBA, is provided to the members of

The current problems facing the entertainment industry have been caused by

Researcher and author Daniel Levitin claims music over the last 10,000 years has helped our brains evolve how we experience

Langer claims listening to music helps us experience

Successful songwriters, those who make a great amount of money or a great living, will usually need the following to invest either time or money into their songs

Songwriter L. Russell Brown

Shameless self promotion is

To be a great songwriter, in addition to writing wow songs, you need to

Without a great story we will have

Major record labels now use psychographic analysis before