Electric Revolution by Murray Schafer(1977)

• Who is the author of "Electric Revolution"?

  Murray Schafer
• When was "Electric Revolution" published?

  1977
• What concept did R. Murray Schafer formulate in "Electric Revolution"?

  Soundscape
• In "Electric Revolution," what does Schafer use as examples of how the electronic age has shaped sound? Radio broadcast ,Telephone communication, Television or All of the above

  
  

  All of the above
• Which of the following is not a theme discussed in "Electric Revolution"?

  Historical evolution of musical notation
• What term did R. Murray Schafer coin to describe the sonic environment?

  Soundscape
• According to "Electric Revolution," what role did the electronic age play in shaping the soundscape?

  It created new sonic possibilities
• What is one example of how the electronic age has impacted the soundscape, as discussed in "Electric Revolution"?

  Proliferation of urban noise pollution
• In "Electric Revolution," what is the significance of R. Murray Schafer's examination of electronic sounds?

  To explore the cultural implications of technological innovation
• Which of the following statements best summarizes the main argument of "Electric Revolution"?

  The electronic age has drastically transformed the sonic environment.
• What is one criticism R. Murray Schafer raises about the electronic revolution in "Electric Revolution"?

  It has led to the homogenization of global soundscapes.
• According to "Electric Revolution," how has the electronic age affected the perception of sound in society?

  It has heightened awareness of acoustic ecology.
• What concept does R. Murray Schafer introduce in "Electric Revolution" to describe the total sound environment?

  Soundscape
• How does Schafer illustrate the impact of the electronic age on sound in "Electric Revolution"?

  With descriptions of urban noise pollution
• Which of the following statements aligns with the central argument of "Electric Revolution"?

  Technological advancements have enriched the diversity of sound.
• What term does R. Murray Schafer use to describe the deliberate manipulation of sound in electronic music?

  Electroacoustic composition
• How does Schafer characterize the soundscape of the electronic age in comparison to earlier periods?

  As more chaotic and disorganized
• What is one example of how the electronic age has shaped the soundscape, as discussed in "Electric Revolution"?

  Proliferation of synthesized sounds
• According to "Electric Revolution," what is one consequence of the increasing dominance of electronic noise?

  Escalating levels of noise pollution
• How does R. Murray Schafer argue that the electronic revolution has influenced human perception of sound?

  By heightening awareness of acoustic ecology
• Which term best describes R. Murray Schafer's approach to analyzing sound in "Electric Revolution"?

  Ecological
• In "Electric Revolution," what term does Schafer use to refer to the sounds that make up the audible world?

  Sonic environment
• According to Schafer's "Electric Revolution," what is one way in which the electronic age has impacted the cultural perception of sound?

  By increasing the diversity of sonic experiences
• How does R. Murray Schafer propose addressing the challenges posed by the electronic revolution in "Electric Revolution"?

  By promoting the preservation of natural soundscapes
• What role does R. Murray Schafer argue electronic technology plays in shaping human auditory experiences in "Electric Revolution"?

  It enhances auditory sensitivity
• Which of the following best summarizes Schafer's view on the relationship between technology and sound in "Electric Revolution"?

  Technology has enriched the diversity of sound experiences.
• What is one example of how the electronic age has transformed human perception of sound, according to "Electric Revolution"?

  Decreased exposure to natural soundscapes
• How does R. Murray Schafer use historical examples in "Electric Revolution" to illustrate the impact of technology on sound?

  By comparing pre-electronic and electronic soundscapes
• What does R. Murray Schafer suggest about the future of sound in "Electric Revolution"?

  It will become increasingly digitized.
• What overarching message does R. Murray Schafer convey in "Electric Revolution" regarding the relationship between technology and sound?

  The electronic age has transformed the sonic environment.