Music Technology

N5 music tech

What decade is Synth Pop and what is it?

It is from the 1980s

Features:

The synthesizer Electronic sounds and sequencers Catchy melodies

What decade is Disco and what is it?

It is from the 1970s

Features:

44 time

Use of synthesiser to provide bass lines and drums Dance-able melodies

What decade is Rap and what is it?

It is from the 1970s

Features:

Rhythmic lyrics Incorporates elements of hip-hop culture and storytelling.

What decade is hiphop and what is it?

It is 1970s which has rapping but also vocals singing

What decade is celtic rock and what is it?

It is in the 1970s and it mixes celtic music with rock

What decade is punk and what is it?

It's 1970s and it is load and energetic music which was used to rebel against the economy.

What decade is blues and what is it?

It is 1900s which is often a started as Black American folk music. It is often in 4/4 and often has a 12 bar structure

What decade is ragtime and what is it?

It is from the 1890s - 1910s It features a syncopated melody against a vamp

What decade is swing and what is it?

1930s, It is a jazz style performed by a big band

What decade is Scottish music and what is it?

It is the 1960s and consists of Scottish instruments like bagpipes and the clarsah

What decade is rock and what is it?

It is the 1960s and it is music with a strong beat with instruments such as drums and electric guitar

What decade is 60s pop and what is it?

60s pop is it the 1960s and blends rock and roll and vocal melodies. It is often considered bright and catchy.

What decade is musical and what is it?

1960s, it consists of telling a story in a theatre and mixes singing and speaking

What decade is country and what is it?

1920s, it is typicallly in North America in the southern regions and typically tell a story

What decade is jazz and what is it?

1920s, it features syncopated melodies and improvisation

What decade is dance and what is it?

1990s, it is music specifically for dancing with catchy beats

What decade is skiffle and what is it?

1950s, it consists of using homemade instruments it stems from jazz, blues and country music

What decade is rock 'n' roll and what is it?

1950s, it is a mixture of rock with pop/blues

Dynamic microphones

Primarily used for live performances as they are sturdy, they have a smaller dynamic range then most condenser microphone.

Condenser microphones

More delicate then dynamic mics, they have a wider dynamic range which leads to a more detailed recording. It is usually used for solo performances.

Cardioid

It is a polar pattern which picks up frequencies directly in front of the mic

Figure of 8

A polar pattern which picks up frequencies which are on the side of the microphone

Omni-directional

A polar pattern which picks up all frequencies around the mic

How far away should a microphone be from recording vocals?

10-15 cm

How far away should a microphone be from recording an electric guitar/bass?

2-3 feet away

How far away should a microphone be from recording drums?

5-10 feet away with overhead microphones

Reverb

Adds ambience to the track

Delay

Adds echo to the voice/instrument

Chorus

It makes the voice/instrument have a fuller sound - like there is more voices/instruments singing/playing

EQ boost

Boosts low/high frequencies

Gated reverb (guitar)

It makes the guitar sound bigger

Wah-Wah/Envelope effect

It imitates the wah-wah sound a voice can make, or created by mutes on brass instruments.

Limiter

This is a extreme form of compressor

Binary (AB)

Two part structure of music