Music from the 1980s tends to feature a lot of synthesizers and other electronic equipment. What does this suggest about the era?
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Responses
Other kinds of instruments were not available in the 1980s.
Other kinds of instruments were not available in the 1980s.
This was new technology that artists incorporated into their music.
This was new technology that artists incorporated into their music.
These were common even before this era but not in Western cultures.
These were common even before this era but not in Western cultures.
Musicians in the 1980s were seeking to reproduce sounds from earlier eras.
Musicians in the 1980s were seeking to reproduce sounds from earlier eras.
Imagine that there is a group that does not use instruments, but an individual replicates the sound of drums to maintain the beat. What term BEST describes this group?
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Responses
chorus
chorus
quartet
quartet
a cappella
a cappella
orchestra
a cappella
Often when we are watching movies or television, we do not notice all of the sounds that the sound engineer has added. Why not?
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Responses
Sounds are only added when a scene is not working well.
Sounds are only added when a scene is not working well.
Sounds are not designed to be noticed or heard during films.
Sounds are not designed to be noticed or heard during films.
Most media do not need any additional sounds to be engaging.
Most media do not need any additional sounds to be engaging.
When well done, they do not stand out and add to the experience.
When well done, added sounds do not stand out and instead enhance the overall viewing experience.
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When well done, they do not stand out and add to the experience.
Is it possible to have music without any sound but rhythm?
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Responses
Yes, if only drums were used.
Yes, if only drums were used.
No, rhythm is a form of sound.
No, rhythm is a form of sound.
Yes, if no instruments were used.
Yes, if no instruments were used.
No, rhythm is a necessity for sound.
No, rhythm is a necessity for sound.
Which BEST explains how rhythm can be used to build tension in movies or films?
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Responses
It can be sped up or slowed down.
It can be sped up or slowed down.
Sound, not rhythm, is used for this.
Sound, not rhythm, is used for this.
It can only be used once in a scene.
It can only be used once in a scene.
It can be slow and steady throughout a scene.