Electronic music standard: In which year was MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) introduced as a cross-manufacturer connectivity standard? Consider the year of first public demonstration and adoption by major synthesizer makers. Choose the correct year.

Difficulty: Easy

1979
1981
1983
1985

Correct Answer: 1983

Explanation:

Given data

We must identify the launch year of the MIDI standard.

Concept / Approach
MIDI was publicly demonstrated in 1983 and rapidly adopted by leading manufacturers, enabling instruments and computers to communicate note, control, and timing data.

Final Answer
1983.

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