General Awareness

Music and Artists

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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 artist released the song 'Thriller'?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Prince

  3. Madonna

  4. Whitney Houston
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'Thriller' was released by Michael Jackson in 1982 and is the best-selling album of all time.

Multiple choice

Who is known for the song 'Billie Jean'?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Prince

  3. Madonna

  4. Whitney Houston
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'Billie Jean' was released by Michael Jackson in 1982 and was a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the song 'Smooth Criminal'?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Prince

  3. Madonna

  4. Whitney Houston
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'Smooth Criminal' was released by Michael Jackson in 1987 and was a major hit, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe electronic music that is inspired by the sounds and rhythms of traditional Japanese music?

  1. J-Pop

  2. J-Rock

  3. Enka

  4. Koto Music
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Explanation

Koto Music is a genre of electronic music that is inspired by the sounds and rhythms of traditional Japanese music.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a subgenre of electronic music that is characterized by its use of complex rhythms, polyrhythms, and odd time signatures?

  1. Math Rock

  2. Mathcore

  3. Progressive Metal

  4. Djent
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Math Rock is a subgenre of electronic music that is characterized by its use of complex rhythms, polyrhythms, and odd time signatures.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a subgenre of electronic music that is characterized by its use of distorted guitars, heavy drums, and aggressive vocals?

  1. Industrial Metal

  2. Nu Metal

  3. Metalcore

  4. Deathcore
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Industrial Metal is a subgenre of electronic music that is characterized by its use of distorted guitars, heavy drums, and aggressive vocals.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album ( Folklore ) in 2020?

  1. Taylor Swift

  2. Ariana Grande

  3. Dua Lipa

  4. Billie Eilish
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Taylor Swift released the album ( Folklore ) as a surprise album in July 2020.

Multiple choice

What was the name of Harry Styles' second solo studio album, released in 2020?

  1. Fine Line

  2. Harry Styles

  3. Watermelon Sugar

  4. Adore You
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Harry Styles' second solo studio album, ( Fine Line ), was released in December 2019.

Multiple choice

Who released the album ( Chromatica ) in 2020?

  1. Lady Gaga

  2. Katy Perry

  3. Miley Cyrus

  4. Demi Lovato
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Lady Gaga released the album ( Chromatica ) in May 2020.

Multiple choice

What was the name of The Weeknd's fourth studio album, released in 2020?

  1. After Hours

  2. Starboy

  3. Beauty Behind the Madness

  4. Kiss Land
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The Weeknd released his fourth studio album, ( After Hours ), in March 2020.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album ( Future Nostalgia ) in 2020?

  1. Dua Lipa

  2. Taylor Swift

  3. Ariana Grande

  4. Billie Eilish
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Dua Lipa released the album ( Future Nostalgia ) in March 2020.

Multiple choice

What was the name of Justin Bieber's fifth studio album, released in 2020?

  1. Changes

  2. Purpose

  3. Believe

  4. My World 2.0
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Justin Bieber released his fifth studio album, ( Changes ), in February 2020.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album ( Positions ) in 2020?

  1. Ariana Grande

  2. Taylor Swift

  3. Dua Lipa

  4. Billie Eilish
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Ariana Grande released the album ( Positions ) in October 2020.

Multiple choice

What was the name of Taylor Swift's ninth studio album, released in 2020?

  1. Evermore

  2. Folklore

  3. Lover

  4. Reputation
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Taylor Swift released her ninth studio album, ( Evermore ), in December 2020.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the album ( Plastic Hearts ) in 2020?

  1. Miley Cyrus

  2. Lady Gaga

  3. Dua Lipa

  4. Ariana Grande
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Miley Cyrus released the album ( Plastic Hearts ) in November 2020.