Different Types of Music Journalism

This quiz will test your knowledge of different types of music journalism.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of music journalism?

  1. Music reviews
  2. Music interviews
  3. Music news
  4. Music commentary
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a music interview?

  1. To promote a new album or song
  2. To get the artist's perspective on their music
  3. To learn more about the artist's personal life
  4. To all of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a music news article and a music commentary article?

  1. Music news articles report on current events in the music industry, while music commentary articles offer opinions on those events.
  2. Music news articles are written by journalists, while music commentary articles are written by critics.
  3. Music news articles are typically shorter than music commentary articles.
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of a music critic?

  1. To provide an opinion on new music
  2. To help readers discover new music
  3. To educate readers about music
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the different types of music journalism?

  1. Music reviews
  2. Music interviews
  3. Music news
  4. Music commentary
  5. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a music review?

  1. To provide an opinion on a new album or song
  2. To inform readers about a new album or song
  3. To help readers decide whether or not to buy a new album or song
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a music news article and a music feature article?

  1. Music news articles report on current events in the music industry, while music feature articles provide in-depth analysis of a particular topic.
  2. Music news articles are typically shorter than music feature articles.
  3. Music news articles are written by journalists, while music feature articles are written by critics.
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of a music journalist?

  1. To inform readers about new music
  2. To provide an opinion on new music
  3. To help readers discover new music
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the challenges facing music journalists today?

  1. The rise of social media
  2. The decline of print media
  3. The increasing cost of music production
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the future of music journalism?

  1. Music journalism will continue to evolve as technology changes.
  2. Music journalism will become more niche.
  3. Music journalism will become more personalized.
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most important quality for a music journalist?

  1. A love of music
  2. A strong writing ability
  3. A critical ear
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the most common topics covered by music journalists?

  1. New album releases
  2. Upcoming concerts
  3. Music industry trends
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a music critic and a music journalist?

  1. Music critics provide an opinion on new music, while music journalists report on the music industry.
  2. Music critics are typically more knowledgeable about music than music journalists.
  3. Music critics are paid more than music journalists.
  4. None of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to become a music journalist?

  1. Get a degree in journalism
  2. Intern at a music magazine or website
  3. Start a music blog
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the most prestigious music journalism awards?

  1. The Pulitzer Prize for Criticism
  2. The Grammy Award for Best Music Film
  3. The National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism
  4. All of the above