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MUCHMUSIC [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-08-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Music
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- MuchFACT
1, record 1, English, MuchFACT
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- VideoFACT 2, record 1, English, VideoFACT
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[MuchFACT(the FACT standing for Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent) ] was created in 1984 concurrent with the launch of MuchMusic... Originally named VideoFACT, the company changed its name to MuchFACT in September 2009. Along with the name change, MuchFACT expanded its program to include viral videos... MuchFACT [considered] applications requesting co-financing for music videos and music related content... 3, record 1, English, - MuchFACT
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dissolved in September 2017. 4, record 1, English, - MuchFACT
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Musique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- MuchFACT
1, record 1, French, MuchFACT
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- VideoFACT 2, record 1, French, VideoFACT
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Créé en 1984 sous le nom VideoFACT, le programme, rebaptisé MuchFACT en 2009, offrait du financement aux musiciens canadiens désirant produire un vidéoclip. 3, record 1, French, - MuchFACT
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dissous en septembre 2017. 4, record 1, French, - MuchFACT
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-12-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dance
- Organized Recreation (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- video dance
1, record 2, English, video%20dance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Dreamcatcher MuchMusic big screen video dance is always a great success with the youth so we keep bringing it back. 2, record 2, English, - video%20dance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Our first video dance of the new school year will be during Gator Week, on September 28th. 3, record 2, English, - video%20dance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Danse
- Loisirs organisés (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- danse vidéo
1, record 2, French, danse%20vid%C3%A9o
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- vidéodanse 2, record 2, French, vid%C3%A9odanse
correct, feminine noun
- vidéo-danse 3, record 2, French, vid%C3%A9o%2Ddanse
feminine noun
- vidéo danse 4, record 2, French, vid%C3%A9o%20danse
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Danse animée par un VJ(video jockey). 5, record 2, French, - danse%20vid%C3%A9o
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le vendredi soir,il y aura la soirée de Danse Vidéo MuchMusic pour les ados débutant avec les prestations d'un groupe musical et de danseurs de breakdancing. 6, record 2, French, - danse%20vid%C3%A9o
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-04-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- optional-to-basic rule
1, record 3, English, optional%2Dto%2Dbasic%20rule
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rule whereby a service is not required to be carried by a cable operator, but if carried, the service must be distributed as part of the basic service-this rule applies to all specialty authorized in 1987, but not to TSN and MuchMusic. 1, record 3, English, - optional%2Dto%2Dbasic%20rule
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- règle de distribution optionnelle au service de base
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A8gle%20de%20distribution%20optionnelle%20au%20service%20de%20base
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Règle selon laquelle un titulaire n'est pas tenu d'offrir un certain service, mais s'il l'offre, celui-ci doit faire partie du service de base - cette règle s'applique à tous les services spécialisés autorisés en 1987, sauf TSN et MuchMusic. 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A8gle%20de%20distribution%20optionnelle%20au%20service%20de%20base
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-11-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Television Arts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- MuchMusic
1, record 4, English, MuchMusic
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Through World Beat, Planet Rhythms, MuchMusic will produce shows on international issues, including video clips by major artists... 1, record 4, English, - MuchMusic
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Much Music
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- MuchMusic
1, record 4, French, MuchMusic
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cadre de World Beat, Planet Rhythms, Much Music réalisera des spectacles sur des questions internationales, y compris des clips vidéos mettant en vedette des artistes connus dont le travail se rapporte soit à des thèmes de l'ONU, soit à diverses régions du monde. 1, record 4, French, - MuchMusic
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1995-10-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Historical Names
- Television Arts
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- World Beat, Planet Rhythms
1, record 5, English, World%20Beat%2C%20Planet%20Rhythms
correct, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Through World Beat, Planet Rhythms, MuchMusic will produce shows on international issues, including video clips by major artists whose work relates either to UN themes or to diverse regions of the world. 1, record 5, English, - World%20Beat%2C%20Planet%20Rhythms
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations historiques
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- World Beat, Planet Rhythms
1, record 5, French, World%20Beat%2C%20Planet%20Rhythms
correct, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-04-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dual citizenship/status 1, record 6, English, dual%20citizenship%2Fstatus
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Commonly used by staff when referring to specialty services which may be carried both on the basic service or as a discretionary service-i. e. TSN and MuchMusic. 1, record 6, English, - dual%20citizenship%2Fstatus
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- service hybride
1, record 6, French, service%20hybride
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expression suggérée pour référer au statut spécial qu'ont certains services spécialisés de pouvoir être distribués soit au service de base, soit comme service discrétionnaire - c'est-à-dire TSN et MuchMusic. 1, record 6, French, - service%20hybride
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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