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 (D)</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 (A)</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. (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Why are streaming services looking for long-term profitability?

<p>To develop sustainable business models (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Napster (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Spotify (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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