How Music Streaming Works
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What was the main reason the recording industry needed a new business model in the early 2000s?

  • Legal download-to-own alternatives were dominating the market.
  • Revenues were increasing due to legal approaches.
  • 95% of digital music was being downloaded illegally. (correct)
  • Piracy services were completely eliminated.
  • Which streaming service is considered the first to apply the streaming model we know today?

  • Pandora
  • Spotify (correct)
  • SoundCloud
  • YouTube
  • What was the impact of piracy on the recording business before the rise of streaming services?

  • Revenues were increasing steadily.
  • Revenues were plummeting. (correct)
  • Piracy had no impact on the industry.
  • Legal approaches were successful in combating piracy.
  • Which streaming service was the first to focus specifically on music and offer an on-demand service?

    <p>SoundCloud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Spotify become publicly launched as the first legal streaming service with an extensive catalog?

    <p>2008</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core product of the streaming market according to the text?

    <p>Unlimited, seamless access to all music in the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant shift has occurred in the music industry in the last ten years?

    <p>Adoption of music streaming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT classified as a type of music streaming service in the text?

    <p>Mainstream Brands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the trends shaping the music streaming industry according to the text?

    <p>Integration with smart-speakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has streaming impacted the recording industry according to the text?

    <p>Changed the way artists earn revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problem did music streaming services aim to tackle according to the text?

    <p>Piracy issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are streaming services looking for long-term profitability?

    <p>To develop sustainable business models</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of a streaming service?

    <p>To deliver data to a streamer in small amounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does streaming technology ensure an uninterrupted listening experience?

    <p>By buffering music a few minutes before playing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which platform caused a significant impact on the music industry leading to lawsuits by RIAA?

    <p>Napster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary content transferred through Napster's peer-to-peer networks?

    <p>.mp3 files</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the recording industry respond to the rise of pirate websites like Napster?

    <p>By filing lawsuits against them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a platform mentioned as an offspring of Napster?

    <p>Spotify</p> Signup and view all the answers

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