General Awareness

Music and Artists

4,837 Questions

This topic covers important questions on music, albums, and renowned artists. It includes queries about singers, bands, and major awards. These questions frequently appear in the general awareness sections of various competitive exams.

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Music and Artists Questions

Multiple choice

What album by Pink Floyd was used in the 1982 film \"The Wall\"?

  1. The Wall

  2. Dark Side of the Moon

  3. Wish You Were Here

  4. Animals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The album \"The Wall\" by Pink Floyd was released in 1979 and was adapted into a film of the same name in 1982.

Multiple choice

Which album by Queen was featured in the 1980 film \"Flash Gordon\"?

  1. Flash Gordon

  2. A Night at the Opera

  3. News of the World

  4. Jazz
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The album \"Flash Gordon\" by Queen was released in 1980 and featured songs from the film of the same name.

Multiple choice

What album by The Rolling Stones was used in the 1968 film \"Performance\"?

  1. Beggars Banquet

  2. Let It Bleed

  3. Sticky Fingers

  4. Exile on Main St.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The album \"Beggars Banquet\" by The Rolling Stones was released in 1968 and featured songs from the film \"Performance\".

Multiple choice

Which album by Led Zeppelin was featured in the 1976 film \"The Song Remains the Same\"?

  1. Led Zeppelin IV

  2. Houses of the Holy

  3. Physical Graffiti

  4. Presence
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The album \"Physical Graffiti\" by Led Zeppelin was released in 1975 and featured songs from the film \"The Song Remains the Same\".

Multiple choice

What album by The Who was used in the 1979 film \"Quadrophenia\"?

  1. Who's Next

  2. Quadrophenia

  3. The Who by Numbers

  4. Face Dances
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The album \"Quadrophenia\" by The Who was released in 1973 and was adapted into a film of the same name in 1979.

Multiple choice

Which album by Pink Floyd was featured in the 1967 film \"The Committee\"?

  1. The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

  2. A Saucerful of Secrets

  3. More

  4. Ummagumma
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The album \"More\" by Pink Floyd was released in 1969 and featured songs from the film \"The Committee\".

Multiple choice

What album by The Beatles was used in the 1967 film \"Magical Mystery Tour\"?

  1. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

  2. Magical Mystery Tour

  3. The Beatles

  4. Yellow Submarine
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The album \"Magical Mystery Tour\" by The Beatles was released in 1967 and featured songs from the film of the same name.

Multiple choice

Which album by The Rolling Stones was featured in the 1972 film \"Gimme Shelter\"?

  1. Exile on Main St.

  2. Goats Head Soup

  3. It's Only Rock 'n Roll

  4. Black and Blue
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The album \"Exile on Main St.\" by The Rolling Stones was released in 1972 and featured songs from the film \"Gimme Shelter\".

Multiple choice

What album by Led Zeppelin was used in the 1973 film \"The Song Remains the Same\"?

  1. Led Zeppelin IV

  2. Houses of the Holy

  3. Physical Graffiti

  4. Presence
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The album \"Houses of the Holy\" by Led Zeppelin was released in 1973 and featured songs from the film \"The Song Remains the Same\".

Multiple choice

Which album by Pink Floyd was featured in the 1972 film \"La Vallée\"?

  1. Meddle

  2. Obscured by Clouds

  3. Dark Side of the Moon

  4. Wish You Were Here
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The album \"Obscured by Clouds\" by Pink Floyd was released in 1972 and featured songs from the film \"La Vallée\".

Multiple choice

What album by The Who was used in the 1975 film \"Tommy\"?

  1. Who's Next

  2. Quadrophenia

  3. The Who by Numbers

  4. Face Dances
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

The album \"Tommy\" by The Who was released in 1969 and was adapted into a film of the same name in 1975.

Multiple choice

Which album by The Beatles was featured in the 1965 film \"Help!\"?

  1. A Hard Day's Night

  2. Help!

  3. Rubber Soul

  4. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The album \"Help!\" by The Beatles was released in 1965 and featured songs from the film of the same name.

Multiple choice

What album by Pink Floyd was used in the 1970 film \"Zabriskie Point\"?

  1. Atom Heart Mother

  2. Meddle

  3. Obscured by Clouds

  4. Dark Side of the Moon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The album \"Atom Heart Mother\" by Pink Floyd was released in 1970 and featured songs from the film \"Zabriskie Point\".

Multiple choice

Which album by The Rolling Stones was featured in the 1966 film \"Charlie Is My Darling\"?

  1. Aftermath

  2. Between the Buttons

  3. Their Satanic Majesties Request

  4. Beggars Banquet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The album \"Aftermath\" by The Rolling Stones was released in 1966 and featured songs from the film \"Charlie Is My Darling\".

Multiple choice

Which musical artist is known for their flamboyant and androgynous fashion sense, often pushing the boundaries of gender norms in their outfits?

  1. David Bowie

  2. Prince

  3. Elton John

  4. Freddie Mercury
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

David Bowie was known for his transformative and androgynous fashion sense, experimenting with different personas and styles throughout his career, challenging traditional gender norms and inspiring a generation of artists.