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 artist was accused of lip-syncing during their performance at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards?

  1. Taylor Swift

  2. Ariana Grande

  3. Ed Sheeran

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

Ariana Grande was accused of lip-syncing during her performance at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards after her microphone appeared to be turned off during her performance.

Multiple choice

Which artist was accused of plagiarism in the 2020 Billboard Music Awards?

  1. The Weeknd

  2. Post Malone

  3. Billie Eilish

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

The Weeknd was accused of plagiarism in the 2020 Billboard Music Awards after his song "Blinding Lights" was found to be similar to a song by a lesser-known artist.

Multiple choice

Which artist was accused of using autotune during their performance at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards?

  1. Harry Styles

  2. Olivia Rodrigo

  3. Lil Nas X

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

Lil Nas X was accused of using autotune during his performance at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards after his voice appeared to be heavily processed.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a famous jazz standard?

  1. Summertime

  2. Moonlight Serenade

  3. Blue Monk

  4. Stairway to Heaven
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Stairway to Heaven is a famous rock song by Led Zeppelin, not a jazz standard.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a live music performance that is recorded and released as an album?

  1. Live album

  2. Concert film

  3. Music video

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

A live album is a recording of a live music performance that is released as an album.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first children's blues album?

  1. Blues for Children

  2. Children's Blues

  3. The Blues for Kids

  4. Kid's Blues
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Blues for Children was released in 1967 by B.B. King and is considered the first children's blues album.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the children's blues album by Keb' Mo'?

  1. Just Like You

  2. Big Wide Grin

  3. The Door

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

Keb' Mo' released the children's blues album "Just Like You" in 2004.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the children's blues album by Ruth Brown?

  1. Ruth Brown Sings the Blues

  2. Miss Rhythm

  3. Ruth Brown

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

Ruth Brown released the children's blues album "Ruth Brown Sings the Blues" in 1962.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the children's blues album by Taj Mahal?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Giant Step

  3. The Natch'l Blues

  4. Music from the Motion Picture Sounder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Taj Mahal released the children's blues album "Taj Mahal" in 1968.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the children's blues album by John Lee Hooker?

  1. John Lee Hooker

  2. The Healer

  3. Mr. Lucky

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

John Lee Hooker released the children's blues album "John Lee Hooker" in 1989.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the children's blues album by B.B. King?

  1. Blues for Children

  2. Live at the Regal

  3. Indianola Mississippi Seeds

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

B.B. King released the children's blues album "Blues for Children" in 1967.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the children's blues album by Muddy Waters?

  1. Muddy Waters Sings Big Bill Broonzy

  2. Folk Singer

  3. Electric Mud

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

Muddy Waters released the children's blues album "Muddy Waters Sings Big Bill Broonzy" in 1960.

Multiple choice

Which Dream Concert featured a collaboration stage between BTS and EXO?

  1. 2015

  2. 2016

  3. 2017

  4. 2018
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 2016 Dream Concert marked a historic moment with a collaboration stage between BTS and EXO.

Multiple choice

Which Dream Concert featured a special collaboration stage between Red Velvet and Twice?

  1. 2017

  2. 2018

  3. 2019

  4. 2020
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Red Velvet and Twice performed a memorable collaboration stage at the 2018 Dream Concert.

Multiple choice

Which song by Lorde, released when she was only 16 years old, became a sleeper hit and topped the charts in several countries?

  1. Royals

  2. Tennis Court

  3. Team

  4. Glory and Gore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lorde's "Royals" was a critical and commercial success, earning her widespread recognition and establishing her as a rising star in the music industry.