Which Statement Best Describes the Relationship Between Small Independent Music

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the relationship between small independent music labels and the huge major music labels?

• A) Each survives only by trying to put the other out of business.
• B) They never cooperate to distribute music.
• C) Major labels rely on resourceful independents to discover new talent and trends.
• D) Independents distribute only mainstream music while the majors cover niche markets and discover new talent.
• E) There are no independent labels left because they've all been purchased or run out of

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