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 award is given to the best artist of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Video of the Year

  2. Artist of the Year

  3. Song of the Year

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

The Artist of the Year award is given to the best artist of the year, regardless of genre.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best album of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Video of the Year

  2. Artist of the Year

  3. Song of the Year

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

The Album of the Year award is given to the best album of the year, regardless of genre.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best new artist at the MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Best New Artist

  2. Artist of the Year

  3. Song of the Year

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

The Best New Artist award is given to a new artist who has released their first album in the past year.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best music video of the year at the American Music Awards?

  1. Video of the Year

  2. Artist of the Year

  3. Song of the Year

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

The Video of the Year award is given to the best music video of the year, regardless of genre.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best artist of the year at the American Music Awards?

  1. Video of the Year

  2. Artist of the Year

  3. Song of the Year

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

The Artist of the Year award is given to the best artist of the year, regardless of genre.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best song of the year at the American Music Awards?

  1. Video of the Year

  2. Artist of the Year

  3. Song of the Year

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

The Song of the Year award is given to the best song of the year, regardless of genre.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best album of the year at the American Music Awards?

  1. Video of the Year

  2. Artist of the Year

  3. Song of the Year

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

The Album of the Year award is given to the best album of the year, regardless of genre.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best new artist at the American Music Awards?

  1. Best New Artist

  2. Artist of the Year

  3. Song of the Year

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

The Best New Artist award is given to a new artist who has released their first album in the past year.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best music video of the year at the Billboard Music Awards?

  1. Video of the Year

  2. Artist of the Year

  3. Song of the Year

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

The Video of the Year award is given to the best music video of the year, regardless of genre.

Multiple choice

Which musician is known for using their music to promote LGBTQ+ rights?

  1. Freddie Mercury

  2. Elton John

  3. George Michael

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Freddie Mercury, Elton John, and George Michael are all musicians who have used their music to promote LGBTQ+ rights.

Multiple choice

Which musician is known for using their music to raise awareness about mental health issues?

  1. Demi Lovato

  2. Lady Gaga

  3. Kanye West

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Demi Lovato, Lady Gaga, and Kanye West are all musicians who have used their music to raise awareness about mental health issues.

Multiple choice

Which musician is known for using their music to promote body positivity?

  1. Lizzo

  2. Megan Thee Stallion

  3. Cardi B

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, and Cardi B are all musicians who have used their music to promote body positivity.

Multiple choice

Which female singer is known for her powerful voice and signature vibrato?

  1. Aretha Franklin

  2. Whitney Houston

  3. Celine Dion

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

Aretha Franklin, known as the 'Queen of Soul', was renowned for her powerful voice and signature vibrato.

Multiple choice

Who was the first woman to win a Grammy Award for Album of the Year?

  1. Carole King

  2. Joni Mitchell

  3. Norah Jones

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

Carole King was the first woman to win a Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1971 for her album 'Tapestry'.

Multiple choice

Which female singer is known for her signature 'scat' singing style?

  1. Ella Fitzgerald

  2. Billie Holiday

  3. Sarah Vaughan

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

Ella Fitzgerald, known as the 'First Lady of Song', was renowned for her signature 'scat' singing style.