DIGITAL MUSICIANSHIP 1 EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
List 5 basic hardware components/devices utilized in a Desktop computer-based DAW system. -
ANS Computer
Audio monitors
MIDI controller
MIDI interface
Mixers
Sound modules
Assortment of cables
MIDI: an acronym for: - ANS Musical Instrument Digital Interface
Give a brief definition for MIDI: - ANS 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. - ANS Binary
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, MIDI Data creates and transmits digital audio (sound). - ANS FALSE
What year did MIDI become commercially available? - ANS 1983
What is the name of the organization that governs all things MIDI? - ANS The MIDI
Association
Describe "2" basic physical properties of a standard MIDI Cable: - ANS 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? - ANS MIDI-THRU
Which MIDI Socket sends MIDI data from a Master MIDI Controller to other devices? -
ANS MIDI-OUT
Name 3 ways that MIDI can be musically used. - ANS Synchronization with other synthesizers
Communication
Controller
Name the 2-major categories/types of MIDI messages - ANS Channel messages
System messages
Name the 7 Basic MIDI Event Channel Messages (Performance Messages) - ANS Note ON
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
List 5 basic hardware components/devices utilized in a Desktop computer-based DAW system. -
ANS Computer
Audio monitors
MIDI controller
MIDI interface
Mixers
Sound modules
Assortment of cables
MIDI: an acronym for: - ANS Musical Instrument Digital Interface
Give a brief definition for MIDI: - ANS 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. - ANS Binary
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
1
, MIDI Data creates and transmits digital audio (sound). - ANS FALSE
What year did MIDI become commercially available? - ANS 1983
What is the name of the organization that governs all things MIDI? - ANS The MIDI
Association
Describe "2" basic physical properties of a standard MIDI Cable: - ANS 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? - ANS MIDI-THRU
Which MIDI Socket sends MIDI data from a Master MIDI Controller to other devices? -
ANS MIDI-OUT
Name 3 ways that MIDI can be musically used. - ANS Synchronization with other synthesizers
Communication
Controller
Name the 2-major categories/types of MIDI messages - ANS Channel messages
System messages
Name the 7 Basic MIDI Event Channel Messages (Performance Messages) - ANS Note ON
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