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 of the following is NOT a category at the Billboard Music Awards?

  1. Top Artist

  2. Top Album

  3. Top Song

  4. Top New Artist
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Billboard Music Awards do not have a category for Top New Artist.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a category at the Country Music Association Awards?

  1. Entertainer of the Year

  2. Album of the Year

  3. Song of the Year

  4. Single of the Year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Country Music Association Awards do not have a category for Single of the Year.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the category at the Academy of Country Music Awards that recognizes the best new artist of the year?

  1. New Artist of the Year

  2. Album of the Year

  3. Song of the Year

  4. Entertainer of the Year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Academy of Country Music Awards category that recognizes the best new artist of the year is called New Artist of the Year.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a category at the Latin Grammy Awards?

  1. Record of the Year

  2. Album of the Year

  3. Song of the Year

  4. Best New Artist
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Latin Grammy Awards do not have a category for Best New Artist.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the category at the Brit Awards that recognizes the best British album of the year?

  1. British Album of the Year

  2. British Single of the Year

  3. British Artist of the Year

  4. British Group of the Year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Brit Awards category that recognizes the best British album of the year is called British Album of the Year.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a category at the Juno Awards?

  1. Album of the Year

  2. Single of the Year

  3. Artist of the Year

  4. Group of the Year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Juno Awards do not have a category for Single of the Year.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the category at the ARIA Awards that recognizes the best Australian album of the year?

  1. Album of the Year

  2. Single of the Year

  3. Artist of the Year

  4. Group of the Year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The ARIA Awards category that recognizes the best Australian album of the year is called Album of the Year.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a category at the Polaris Music Prize?

  1. Album of the Year

  2. Single of the Year

  3. Artist of the Year

  4. Group of the Year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Polaris Music Prize does not have a category for Single of the Year.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the category at the Mercury Prize that recognizes the best British album of the year?

  1. Album of the Year

  2. Single of the Year

  3. Artist of the Year

  4. Group of the Year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mercury Prize category that recognizes the best British album of the year is called Album of the Year.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a category at the Ivor Novello Awards?

  1. Songwriter of the Year

  2. Composer of the Year

  3. Lyricist of the Year

  4. Album of the Year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Ivor Novello Awards do not have a category for Album of the Year.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the category at the APRA Music Awards that recognizes the best Australian song of the year?

  1. Song of the Year

  2. Album of the Year

  3. Artist of the Year

  4. Group of the Year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The APRA Music Awards category that recognizes the best Australian song of the year is called Song of the Year.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a category at the New Zealand Music Awards?

  1. Album of the Year

  2. Single of the Year

  3. Artist of the Year

  4. Group of the Year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The New Zealand Music Awards do not have a category for Single of the Year.

Multiple choice

Which song by Disclosure combines elements of UK garage and house music, featuring a soulful vocal performance?

  1. Latch

  2. White Noise

  3. You & Me

  4. Help Me Lose My Mind
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Released in 2012, 'Latch' became a breakout hit for Disclosure, known for its soulful vocals, catchy melody, and blend of UK garage and house music.

Multiple choice

Who presented the Song of the Year award at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2020?

  1. Alicia Keys

  2. Lady Gaga

  3. Ariana Grande

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

Alicia Keys graced the stage to present the Song of the Year award at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.

Multiple choice

Which music icon presented the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards in 2013?

  1. Stevie Wonder

  2. Barbra Streisand

  3. Elton John

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

Stevie Wonder took to the stage to honor the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.