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

Who wrote the lyrics for the song 'Billie Jean'?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Quincy Jones

  3. Rod Temperton

  4. Steve Porcaro
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Explanation

Michael Jackson wrote the lyrics for the song 'Billie Jean', which was released in 1982.

Multiple choice

In the 2017 documentary film (Gaga: Five Foot Two), who is the music icon featured?

  1. Beyoncé

  2. Lady Gaga

  3. Taylor Swift

  4. Rihanna
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gaga: Five Foot Two provides an intimate glimpse into the life of Lady Gaga, following her during the production of her album (Joanne) and her preparation for the Super Bowl halftime show.

Multiple choice

Which remix album by Thievery Corporation seamlessly merges elements of jazz, bossa nova, and electronica?

  1. The Cosmic Game

  2. The Richest Man in Babylon

  3. Radio Retaliation

  4. Babylon Rewound
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Explanation

Thievery Corporation's 'The Cosmic Game' is a groundbreaking remix album that fuses jazz, bossa nova, and electronica, creating a captivating and globally-inspired soundscape.

Multiple choice

Which remix album by Gotan Project blends tango, electronica, and world music elements?

  1. La Revancha del Tango

  2. Lunatico

  3. Tango 3.0

  4. Inspiración
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Gotan Project's 'La Revancha del Tango' is a groundbreaking remix album that fuses tango, electronica, and world music elements, creating a captivating and globally-inspired soundscape.

Multiple choice

Which remix album by Basement Jaxx combines house music with elements of funk, soul, and disco?

  1. Remedy

  2. Rooty

  3. Kish Kash

  4. Scars
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Basement Jaxx's 'Kish Kash' is a groundbreaking remix album that combines house music with elements of funk, soul, and disco, creating a vibrant and infectious fusion.

Multiple choice

What was the name of Pink Floyd's 1973 album that featured the iconic track (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}Money\text{\textquoteleft})?

  1. The Dark Side of the Moon

  2. Wish You Were Here

  3. Animals

  4. The Wall
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Pink Floyd's (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}The Dark Side of the Moon\text{\textquoteleft}) was released in 1973 and included the hit song (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}Money\text{\textquoteleft}).

Multiple choice

What was the name of the 1967 debut studio album by The Doors?

  1. The Doors

  2. Strange Days

  3. Waiting for the Sun

  4. The Soft Parade
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The Doors' self-titled debut album, simply called (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}The Doors\text{\textquoteleft}), was released in 1967.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the 1971 album by Led Zeppelin that featured the track (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}Stairway to Heaven\text{\textquoteleft})?

  1. Led Zeppelin IV

  2. Houses of the Holy

  3. Physical Graffiti

  4. Presence
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Explanation

Led Zeppelin's fourth studio album, commonly known as (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}Led Zeppelin IV\text{\textquoteleft}), was released in 1971 and included the iconic song (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}Stairway to Heaven\text{\textquoteleft}).

Multiple choice

What was the name of the 1994 debut studio album by Green Day?

  1. Dookie

  2. Insomniac

  3. Nimrod

  4. Warning
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Green Day's debut studio album, (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}Dookie\text{\textquoteleft}), was released in 1994 and propelled them to mainstream success.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the 1981 album by The Police that featured the hit single (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic\text{\textquoteleft})?

  1. Ghost in the Machine

  2. Synchronicity

  3. Regatta de Blanc

  4. Zenyatta Mondatta
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Explanation

The Police's album (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}Ghost in the Machine\text{\textquoteleft}) was released in 1981 and included the popular song (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic\text{\textquoteleft}).

Multiple choice

Which rock band released the album (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}American Idiot\text{\textquoteleft}) in 2004?

  1. Green Day

  2. My Chemical Romance

  3. Fall Out Boy

  4. Panic! at the Disco
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Green Day released (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}American Idiot\text{\textquoteleft}) in 2004, which became a critical and commercial success.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the 1975 album by Pink Floyd that featured the track (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}Shine On You Crazy Diamond\text{\textquoteleft})?

  1. Wish You Were Here

  2. Animals

  3. The Wall

  4. The Final Cut
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Explanation

Pink Floyd's (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}Wish You Were Here\text{\textquoteleft}) was released in 1975 and included the iconic song (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}Shine On You Crazy Diamond\text{\textquoteleft}).

Multiple choice

What was the name of the 1984 album by Van Halen that featured the hit single (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}Jump\text{\textquoteleft})?

  1. 1984

  2. 5150

  3. OU812

  4. Balance
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Van Halen's album (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}1984\text{\textquoteleft}) was released in 1984 and included the popular song (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}Jump\text{\textquoteleft}).

Multiple choice

Which rock band released the album (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}The Black Parade\text{\textquoteleft}) in 2006?

  1. My Chemical Romance

  2. Green Day

  3. Fall Out Boy

  4. Panic! at the Disco
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Explanation

My Chemical Romance released (\LaTeX \text{\textquoteleft}The Black Parade\text{\textquoteleft}) in 2006, which became a concept album and a critical success.

Multiple choice

Who composed the music for the Oscar-winning song "Shallow" from "A Star Is Born"?

  1. Lady Gaga

  2. Mark Ronson

  3. Anthony Rossomando

  4. Andrew Wyatt
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Explanation

Lady Gaga co-wrote the music for "Shallow" with Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando, and Andrew Wyatt.