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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #869 Medium Technology
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Technological change has had a profound effect on the way music is made and how it sounds as well as on the way we listen to it new technologies and I mean this in the broadest sense not just electronic devices can alter the sound of Music and in the case of electronic recording systems affect the economics and distribution of music. For example the innovation of the valve trumpet in the 19th century change the sound of the orchestra now everyone has easy access to a wide variety of music but it is arguable whether this is increased our understanding of it before radio and recorded music those who could afford it would have pianos or piano Les mechanical pianos that played a roll of sheet music so the basic ability to read notes off a page was more widespread however these days regardless of whether or not we are musical experts there is no doubt that music enhance his life and with the internet sites to download music from file sharing and so on we have access to more music than ever before and a lot of it for free.

Which of the following technological advances have had an effect on the economics and distribution of music?

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Option 2: "Electronic recording systems"

Explanation: The text explicitly states that electronic recording systems affect the economics and distribution of music. This aligns with the main idea that technological changes, particularly in recording, have transformed how music is produced and shared.

Option 1: "Piano sales"

Explanation: The text does not mention piano sales as a technological advance affecting the economics and distribution of music. Instead, it focuses on electronic recording systems and the internet as key factors. Therefore, this option is not supported by the text.

Option 3: "The Internet"

Explanation: The text mentions that the internet provides access to a wide variety of music and facilitates file sharing, which directly impacts the economics and distribution of music. This option is supported by the text's discussion of how technology has changed music access.

Option 4: "The introduction of the valve trumpet"

Explanation: While the valve trumpet changed the sound of the orchestra, it is not mentioned as having an effect on the economics and distribution of music. This option is therefore not relevant to the question.

Option 5: "The popularity of pianolas"

Explanation: The text does not discuss the popularity of pianolas in relation to the economics and distribution of music. This option lacks support from the text and is therefore incorrect.

Option 6: "The ability to download music"

Explanation: The text highlights that the ability to download music from the internet has increased access to music, which affects its distribution. This option is directly supported by the text's emphasis on technological advancements in music access.

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