VOCABULARY QUIZ - Music industry

The film was a commercial _______________, but over the years it has gained a cult following.

The blue LED (light-emitting diode) is the _______________ of the Japanese inventor Shuji Nakamura.

The school has a _______________ room with various musical equipment, where student bands can practise and rehearse without bothering anyone.

Many companies try to market their products on social media; but insensitive social media campaigns can cause a _______________ from users.

Sales of cassette tapes started to _______________  after CDs appeared on the market.

Public pay phones, once so popular, __ by the wayside after mobile phones became widespread.

Before they’ve had a chance to replace DVDs, Blue-ray discs are already __ way to streaming video technology.

Piracy has resulted in a downturn __ the sales of recorded music.

Personal computers __ into prominence in the 1980s.

In the 21st century, cassette tapes have __ a resurgence in the independent music community.

The band never rose to stardom, but they’ve had a loyal fan __ for years.

The directors of the company are worried about the recent downturn sales.