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 was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2021?

  1. Iggy Pop

  2. Patti Smith

  3. David Byrne

  4. Brian Eno
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Explanation

Iggy Pop was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2021.

Multiple choice

Which artist was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2017?

  1. Sting

  2. Wayne Shorter

  3. James Taylor

  4. Yuja Wang
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Explanation

Sting was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2017.

Multiple choice

Which artist was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2015?

  1. Pierre Boulez

  2. Emmanuelle Haïm

  3. Evelyn Glennie

  4. Yo-Yo Ma
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Explanation

Emmanuelle Haïm was awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2015.

Multiple choice

What type of music video features a compilation of live concert footage?

  1. Narrative

  2. Performance

  3. Conceptual

  4. Live Concert
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Explanation

Live concert music videos feature a compilation of live concert footage, capturing the energy and atmosphere of a live performance.

Multiple choice

Which artist had the first country song to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. Johnny Cash

  2. Patsy Cline

  3. Hank Williams

  4. Dolly Parton
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Explanation

Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" was the first country song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1963.

Multiple choice

Which artist had the first Latin song to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. Ricky Martin

  2. Gloria Estefan

  3. Selena

  4. Marc Anthony
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Explanation

Ricky Martin's "Livin' la Vida Loca" was the first Latin song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1999.

Multiple choice

Which artist had the first K-pop song to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. BTS

  2. Blackpink

  3. EXO

  4. Twice
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Explanation

BTS's "Dynamite" was the first K-pop song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which artist had the first EDM song to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. David Guetta

  2. Avicii

  3. Skrillex

  4. Marshmello
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Explanation

David Guetta's "When Love Takes Over" was the first EDM song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2009.

Multiple choice

Which artist had the first pop song to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. Madonna

  2. Michael Jackson

  3. Whitney Houston

  4. Mariah Carey
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Explanation

Madonna's "Like a Virgin" was the first pop song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1984.

Multiple choice

Which artist had the first R&B song to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. Aretha Franklin

  2. Stevie Wonder

  3. Marvin Gaye

  4. Luther Vandross
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Explanation

Aretha Franklin's "Respect" was the first R&B song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1967.

Multiple choice

Which artist had the first ska song to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. The Specials

  2. Madness

  3. The English Beat

  4. The Selecter
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Explanation

The Specials' "Too Much Too Young" was the first ska song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1980.

Multiple choice

Which artist had the first reggae song to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. Bob Marley

  2. Peter Tosh

  3. Jimmy Cliff

  4. Toots and the Maytals
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Explanation

Bob Marley's "One Love" was the first reggae song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1977.

Multiple choice

Which concert tour app provides real-time updates on tour dates, setlists, and behind-the-scenes content?

  1. Touring Bird

  2. Live Nation

  3. Bandsintown

  4. Songkick
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Explanation

Touring Bird is known for providing real-time updates on tour dates, setlists, and behind-the-scenes content, keeping fans informed about their favorite artists' tours.

Multiple choice

Which artist was accused of vote rigging in the 2012 Billboard Music Awards?

  1. Justin Bieber

  2. Lady Gaga

  3. Taylor Swift

  4. One Direction
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Explanation

Justin Bieber was accused of vote rigging in the 2012 Billboard Music Awards after his fans were found to have used bots to vote for him multiple times.

Multiple choice

Which artist was banned from performing at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards?

  1. Chris Brown

  2. Kanye West

  3. Nicki Minaj

  4. Ariana Grande
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Explanation

Chris Brown was banned from performing at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards due to his history of domestic violence.