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

Which album by A Tribe Called Quest was downloaded over 1 million times in its first week of release?

  1. People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm

  2. The Low End Theory

  3. Midnight Marauders

  4. Beats, Rhymes and Life
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A Tribe Called Quest's album "The Low End Theory" was downloaded over 1 million times in its first week of release, making it the fastest-selling album of all time by a rap group.

Multiple choice

Who wore a custom-made, rainbow-sequined jumpsuit with a matching cape at the 2017 Coachella Music Festival?

  1. Katy Perry

  2. Ariana Grande

  3. Taylor Swift

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

Katy Perry made a statement at Coachella 2017 with her custom-made, rainbow-sequined jumpsuit and matching cape, designed by Jeremy Scott for Moschino.

Multiple choice

Which music festival outfit included a denim jacket with the words 'Rock 'n' Roll' emblazoned on the back?

  1. Rihanna's Coachella 2016 outfit

  2. Miley Cyrus's Glastonbury 2019 outfit

  3. Lady Gaga's Coachella 2017 outfit

  4. Taylor Swift's Coachella 2015 outfit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rihanna's Coachella 2016 outfit featured a denim jacket with the words 'Rock 'n' Roll' emblazoned on the back, along with a pair of distressed denim shorts and a crop top.

Multiple choice

Who wore a sheer, floral-print dress with a plunging neckline at the 2015 Coachella Music Festival?

  1. Kendall Jenner

  2. Gigi Hadid

  3. Cara Delevingne

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

Kendall Jenner turned heads at Coachella 2015 in a sheer, floral-print dress with a plunging neckline and a pair of white ankle boots.

Multiple choice

Who wore a custom-made, crystal-embellished bodysuit with a matching headdress at the 2018 Coachella Music Festival?

  1. Beyonce

  2. Lady Gaga

  3. Rihanna

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

Beyonce's Coachella 2018 outfit, designed by Balmain, featured a custom-made, crystal-embellished bodysuit with a matching headdress, creating a striking and memorable look.

Multiple choice

Who wore a custom-made, feathered gown with a plunging neckline at the 2017 Coachella Music Festival?

  1. Lady Gaga

  2. Beyonce

  3. Rihanna

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

Lady Gaga made a dramatic entrance at Coachella 2017 in a custom-made, feathered gown with a plunging neckline, designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton.

Multiple choice

Who wore a custom-made, sequined jumpsuit with a plunging neckline at the 2019 Glastonbury Music Festival?

  1. Miley Cyrus

  2. Lady Gaga

  3. Rihanna

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

Miley Cyrus performed at Glastonbury 2019 in a custom-made, sequined jumpsuit with a plunging neckline, designed by Versace.

Multiple choice

Who wore a custom-made, sheer dress with a plunging neckline at the 2017 Coachella Music Festival?

  1. Lady Gaga

  2. Beyonce

  3. Rihanna

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

Lady Gaga made a statement at Coachella 2017 in a custom-made, sheer dress with a plunging neckline, designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton.

Multiple choice

Who wore a custom-made, feathered gown with a plunging neckline at the 2017 Coachella Music Festival?

  1. Lady Gaga

  2. Beyonce

  3. Rihanna

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

Lady Gaga made a dramatic entrance at Coachella 2017 in a custom-made, feathered gown with a plunging neckline, designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the album by Frank Zappa that was banned in New Zealand in 1969?

  1. Freak Out!

  2. Absolutely Free

  3. We're Only in It for the Money

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

Frank Zappa's album "We're Only in It for the Money" was banned in New Zealand in 1969 due to its controversial lyrics.

Multiple choice

Which musician was arrested in Singapore in 1994 for performing a song that was deemed to be "obscene"?

  1. Madonna

  2. Michael Jackson

  3. Prince

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

Madonna was arrested in Singapore in 1994 for performing a song that was deemed to be "obscene".

Multiple choice

What was the name of the album by Eminem that was banned in several countries in 2000?

  1. The Marshall Mathers LP

  2. The Eminem Show

  3. Encore

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

Eminem's album "The Marshall Mathers LP" was banned in several countries in 2000 due to its controversial lyrics.

Multiple choice

Which musician was arrested in Russia in 2012 for performing a song that was deemed to be "offensive to religious believers"?

  1. Madonna

  2. Lady Gaga

  3. Pussy Riot

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

Pussy Riot was arrested in Russia in 2012 for performing a song that was deemed to be "offensive to religious believers".

Multiple choice

Which musical cookbook features recipes influenced by the music of Bob Dylan?

  1. The Bob Dylan Cookbook

  2. Blowin' in the Wind Cookbook

  3. Like a Rolling Stone Cookbook

  4. Highway 61 Revisited Cookbook
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Bob Dylan Cookbook is a collection of recipes inspired by the lyrics and themes of Bob Dylan's music.

Multiple choice

Which pop artist released the hit song 'Bad Romance' in 2009?

  1. Lady Gaga

  2. Katy Perry

  3. Taylor Swift

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

Lady Gaga released the hit song 'Bad Romance' in 2009, which became one of her signature songs and helped establish her as a global pop icon.