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 remix album by Michael Jackson?

  1. Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix

  2. Dangerous: The Remix Collection

  3. Thriller 25

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

Immortal is a 2011 album by Michael Jackson that contains new versions of songs from his career. It is not a remix album.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the remix album (1992) The Immaculate Collection?

  1. Madonna

  2. Janet Jackson

  3. Mariah Carey

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

Madonna's The Immaculate Collection is a remix album of songs from her first four studio albums.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a remix album by Beyoncé?

  1. B'Day Remixes

  2. Irreemplazable

  3. Beyoncé: The Remixes

  4. Love Songs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Love Songs is a 2007 album by Beyoncé that contains cover versions of love songs. It is not a remix album.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the remix album (2001) J to tha L-O!: The Remixes?

  1. Jennifer Lopez

  2. Christina Aguilera

  3. Britney Spears

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

Jennifer Lopez's J to tha L-O!: The Remixes is a remix album of songs from her second studio album, J.Lo.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a remix album by Lady Gaga?

  1. The Remix

  2. Born This Way: The Remix

  3. Artpop Remixed

  4. Joanne: Where Do You Think You're Goin'?
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Joanne: Where Do You Think You're Goin'? is a 2017 album by Lady Gaga that contains stripped-down versions of songs from her album Joanne. It is not a remix album.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the remix album (2005) Confessions Remixed?

  1. Madonna

  2. Janet Jackson

  3. Mariah Carey

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

Madonna's Confessions Remixed is a remix album of songs from her album Confessions on a Dance Floor.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a remix album by Rihanna?

  1. Rated R: Remixed

  2. Talk That Talk: The Remixes

  3. Unapologetic: The Remixes

  4. Anti (Deluxe Edition)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Anti (Deluxe Edition) is a 2016 album by Rihanna that contains bonus tracks and remixes of songs from her album Anti. It is not a remix album.

Multiple choice

Which artist released the remix album (2009) Thriller 25?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Janet Jackson

  3. Mariah Carey

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

Michael Jackson's Thriller 25 is a remix album of songs from his album Thriller.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a remix album by Britney Spears?

  1. B in the Mix: The Remixes

  2. Oops!... I Did It Again: The Remixes

  3. Britney: The Remixes

  4. Femme Fatale: The Remixes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Femme Fatale: The Remixes is a 2011 album by Britney Spears that contains remixes of songs from her album Femme Fatale. It is not a remix album.

Multiple choice

Which R&B diva released the hit single "My Heart Will Go On" in 1997?

  1. Whitney Houston

  2. Mariah Carey

  3. Celine Dion

  4. Janet Jackson
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Celine Dion's powerful vocals and the song's emotional lyrics made "My Heart Will Go On" a global sensation, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Multiple choice

Who sang the soulful ballad "Un-Break My Heart" in 1996?

  1. Toni Braxton

  2. Mariah Carey

  3. Whitney Houston

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

Toni Braxton's emotional performance and the song's heartfelt lyrics made "Un-Break My Heart" a global hit, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Multiple choice

Which R&B artist released the hit single "I Wanna Be Down" in 1992?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. R. Kelly

  3. Luther Vandross

  4. Stevie Wonder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Brandy's youthful energy and the song's catchy melody made "I Wanna Be Down" a massive hit, launching her career as a solo artist.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of music store?

  1. Record store

  2. Musical instrument store

  3. Concert venue

  4. Sheet music store
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Concert venues are places where musical performances are held, not stores where music products are sold.

Multiple choice

Which R&B artist popularized the dance move known as the "Single Ladies"?

  1. Beyoncé

  2. Rihanna

  3. Alicia Keys

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

Beyoncé introduced the "Single Ladies" dance move in her 2008 music video for the song of the same name.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a fan who creates and performs music inspired by their favorite artist or band, and makes money from it?

  1. Professional fan artist

  2. Commercial fan artist

  3. Freelance fan artist

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

Professional fan artists are fans who create and perform music inspired by their favorite artist or band, and make money from it. They may do this by selling their music, performing at concerts, or teaching music lessons.