Abbreviations & Random
What does U.S.A. stand for?
United States of America
______ ______ is sound stored in a physical form.
Analog media
How many tracks does the DAW example have?
Five
How long does this class last?
A term / 9 weeks
What are the 3 physical things you need for every class?
Chromebook
Charger
Headphones
A ________ is an electronic musical instrument that generates audio signals.
A synthesizer (or synth)
Is cycle mode on?
No
Cycle mode is the orange bar w/the circle and it loops specific measures
What website will we use all term?
Soundtrap . com
What does DAW stand for?
What is digital music?
Music that has been converted into a digital signal / Music that is stored or played digitally.
(will take various answers)
What measure is the playhead at?
Measure 3
Who is your teacher?
Ms. Barbeau
What is tempo?
Relative fast or slowness, the 'speed' of music
DOUBLE QUESTION - get both right!
What is amplitude?
What is pitch?
Amplitude = volume
Pitch = relative "high" or "lowness" of a sound
Which track is being recorded during this screenshot?
The flute track
What room do we use?
the band room
What does MIDI stand for?
Musical Instrument Digital Interface
What is MIDI? (not the abbreviation, the definition)
A communication standard that allows digital music gear to speak the same language (protocol between computers/instruments/hardware)
How many measures are shown in this screenshot?
Nine measures
What is the full title of this class? (from the syllabus)
Digital Music Production & Artistry