DIGITAL MUSICIANSHIP 1 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026
List 5 basic hardware components/devices utilized in a Desktop computer-based DAW system. -
Answers Computer
Audio monitors
MIDI controller
MIDI interface
Mixers
Sound modules
Assortment of cables
MIDI: an acronym for: - Answers Musical Instrument Digital Interface
Give a brief definition for MIDI: - Answers A standardized system and language that allows electronic
devices, even from different manufactures, to be connected together. Thus, enabling these devices to
communicate and share data as if part of a unified system
The number system for MIDI data is based on ____________________ code. - Answers Binary
MIDI Data creates and transmits digital audio (sound). - Answers FALSE
What year did MIDI become commercially available? - Answers 1983
What is the name of the organization that governs all things MIDI? - Answers The MIDI Association
Describe "2" basic physical properties of a standard MIDI Cable: - Answers 5 pin DIN plugs, only use 3
out of 5
1-10 feet
Which MIDI Socket sends out a copy of the incoming MIDI data? - Answers MIDI-THRU
Which MIDI Socket sends MIDI data from a Master MIDI Controller to other devices? - Answers MIDI-
OUT
Name 3 ways that MIDI can be musically used. - Answers Synchronization with other synthesizers
Communication
Controller
Name the 2-major categories/types of MIDI messages - Answers Channel messages
System messages
Name the 7 Basic MIDI Event Channel Messages (Performance Messages) - Answers Note ON
Note OFF
Patch/Program Change
Control Change
Pitch Bend
Channel-aftertouch
Poly-aftertouch
There are a total of (give number) ____________________ MIDI Channels. - Answers 16
One Binary figure is called a ____________________. - Answers Bit
What is a "BYTE"? - Answers 8-bit number
Circle the MIDI Channel "Nibble" in the following: 11000010 - Answers 1100 (0010) <--
Which of the following is a "STATUS BYTE"?
00111001 or 10110010 - Answers 10110010 (starts with 1)
the following basic MIDI event is sent to which MIDI Channel?
10000110 - Answers 7
MIDI data can travel back and forth (2 directions) on a single MIDI cable. - Answers FALSE
What does a "Pitch Bend" message combine in order to create a resolution higher than 0-127? -
Answers Combines data bytes
Name 5 functions performed by a "High-End" MIDI Interface Device. - Answers MIDI MERGER
MIDI SPLITTER
MIDI SWITCHER
COMPUTER INTERFACE
SYNCHRONIZATION
Most all MIDI Interfaces are connected to the computer via ____________________ port and cable. -
Answers USB
Who (individual) is given credit for being the "Father/Creator" of MIDI? - Answers Dave Smith
List 5 basic hardware components/devices utilized in a Desktop computer-based DAW system. -
Answers Computer
Audio monitors
MIDI controller
MIDI interface
Mixers
Sound modules
Assortment of cables
MIDI: an acronym for: - Answers Musical Instrument Digital Interface
Give a brief definition for MIDI: - Answers A standardized system and language that allows electronic
devices, even from different manufactures, to be connected together. Thus, enabling these devices to
communicate and share data as if part of a unified system
The number system for MIDI data is based on ____________________ code. - Answers Binary
MIDI Data creates and transmits digital audio (sound). - Answers FALSE
What year did MIDI become commercially available? - Answers 1983
What is the name of the organization that governs all things MIDI? - Answers The MIDI Association
Describe "2" basic physical properties of a standard MIDI Cable: - Answers 5 pin DIN plugs, only use 3
out of 5
1-10 feet
Which MIDI Socket sends out a copy of the incoming MIDI data? - Answers MIDI-THRU
Which MIDI Socket sends MIDI data from a Master MIDI Controller to other devices? - Answers MIDI-
OUT
Name 3 ways that MIDI can be musically used. - Answers Synchronization with other synthesizers
Communication
Controller
Name the 2-major categories/types of MIDI messages - Answers Channel messages
System messages
Name the 7 Basic MIDI Event Channel Messages (Performance Messages) - Answers Note ON
Note OFF
Patch/Program Change
Control Change
Pitch Bend
Channel-aftertouch
Poly-aftertouch
There are a total of (give number) ____________________ MIDI Channels. - Answers 16
One Binary figure is called a ____________________. - Answers Bit
What is a "BYTE"? - Answers 8-bit number
Circle the MIDI Channel "Nibble" in the following: 11000010 - Answers 1100 (0010) <--
Which of the following is a "STATUS BYTE"?
00111001 or 10110010 - Answers 10110010 (starts with 1)
the following basic MIDI event is sent to which MIDI Channel?
10000110 - Answers 7
MIDI data can travel back and forth (2 directions) on a single MIDI cable. - Answers FALSE
What does a "Pitch Bend" message combine in order to create a resolution higher than 0-127? -
Answers Combines data bytes
Name 5 functions performed by a "High-End" MIDI Interface Device. - Answers MIDI MERGER
MIDI SPLITTER
MIDI SWITCHER
COMPUTER INTERFACE
SYNCHRONIZATION
Most all MIDI Interfaces are connected to the computer via ____________________ port and cable. -
Answers USB
Who (individual) is given credit for being the "Father/Creator" of MIDI? - Answers Dave Smith
