Sound Art MCQs

1. : Who is considered one of the pioneers of Sound Art with his invention of the “prepared piano”?
(A) John Cage
(B) Pierre Schaeffer
(C) Max Neuhaus
(D) Brian Eno

2. : Which term refers to the early use of recorded sounds in musical composition?
(A) Sound collage
(B) Musique concrète
(C) Audio sculpture
(D) Sonic realism

3. : Who coined the term “Sound Art”?
(A) R. Murray Schafer
(B) John Cage
(C) Dan Lander
(D) Max Neuhaus

4. : What is a characteristic element of Sound Art?
(A) Use of traditional painting techniques
(B) Emphasis on rhythm and harmony only
(C) Exploration of acoustic space and auditory experience
(D) Use of realistic visual elements

5. : Which artist created “The Weather Project” that incorporates elements of sound?
(A) Olafur Eliasson
(B) Laurie Anderson
(C) Janet Cardiff
(D) Bill Fontana

6. : Which of the following is a key tool used in sound installation art?
(A) Paintbrush
(B) Microphone
(C) Clay
(D) Chisel

7. : What is the name of the technique used by Pierre Schaeffer involving recorded natural sounds?
(A) Audiomontage
(B) Sound collage
(C) Musique concrète
(D) Field synthesis

8. : Which of the following artists is known for narrative sound walks and binaural recordings?
(A) Marina Abramović
(B) Janet Cardiff
(C) Andy Warhol
(D) Nam June Paik

9. : Which movement or practice in music is most closely associated with the origins of Sound Art?
(A) Minimalism
(B) Classical
(C) Experimental and avant-garde
(D) Romanticism

10. : What is a sound installation?
(A) A visual-only performance
(B) A musical performance on stage
(C) A three-dimensional space that uses sound as a medium
(D) A digital animation

11. : What type of technology is often used in modern sound art?
(A) Stone carving tools
(B) Analog cameras
(C) Audio software and digital interfaces
(D) Watercolor paints

12. : Which composer is known for the silent piece “4′33″”, where ambient sounds become the focus?
(A) Steve Reich
(B) John Cage
(C) Philip Glass
(D) Terry Riley

13. : Which of the following best describes sound sculpture?
(A) A painting with sound
(B) A physical object designed to produce sound
(C) A silent film
(D) A photographic representation of sound

14. : What is field recording in Sound Art?
(A) Creating a visual landscape
(B) Painting a field with audio
(C) Recording environmental sounds outside the studio
(D) Recording sound effects in a lab

15. : What does “acousmatic sound” refer to?
(A) Sound from a known source
(B) Sound that is visible
(C) Sound heard without seeing its source
(D) Sound recorded in stereo

16. : Which of these is a typical location for site-specific sound art?
(A) Only theaters
(B) Art galleries only
(C) Any environment including public spaces
(D) Science laboratories

17. : Who is known for creating immersive soundscapes using environmental recordings?
(A) David Hockney
(B) Bill Fontana
(C) Cindy Sherman
(D) Jackson Pollock

18. : What term is used for a sound artwork that evolves over time based on audience interaction?
(A) Static installation
(B) Live mural
(C) Interactive sound installation
(D) Acoustic illusion

19. : Which of the following is an output device used in sound installations?
(A) Projector
(B) Microphone
(C) Speaker
(D) Stylus

20. : Which of the following is NOT typically a medium of Sound Art?
(A) Ambient noise
(B) Silence
(C) Visual painting
(D) Field recording