General Awareness

Music and Artists

4,971 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 general knowledge
  1. 8

  2. 9

  3. 6

  4. 10

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Metallica had won 9 Grammy Awards at the time this question was written. They've won multiple Grammys for songs like 'Enter Sandman' and albums like Death Magnetic. The exact count changes over time as they receive more nominations and wins.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. John

  2. Johnsan

  3. Joseph

  4. Jetha

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Michael Jackson's full name was Michael Joseph Jackson. 'Joseph' was his middle name, shared with his father Joseph Jackson. 'John' and 'Johnsan' are incorrect, while 'Jetha' is not related.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Madonna

  2. Angelina Jolie

  3. Steven Spielberg

  4. Tiger Woods

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Angelina Jolie was widely regarded as the most powerful celebrity in the world during the late 2000s, based on media presence, box office draw, and cultural influence. Forbes consistently ranked her at the top of their Celebrity 100 power list.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Beyonce Knowles

  2. Bruce Springsteen

  3. Madonna

  4. Britney Spears

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Madonna has been the most powerful musician and hip-hop impresario for decades, with unmatched commercial success, cultural influence, and longevity in the music industry spanning from the 1980s through the 2000s.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. DOA

  2. 99 Problems

  3. Run this town

  4. Empire State of Mind

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Empire State of Mind' by Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys won Grammy awards in 2011. The question likely refers to the 53rd Grammy Awards (February 2011), where it won Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Rap Song. 'DOA,' '99 Problems,' and 'Run This Town' are other Jay-Z songs but did not win at that specific ceremony.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. t-series

  2. sony music

  3. hmv

  4. red chillies

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The soundtrack of 'My Name is Khan' was released by Sony Music Entertainment. The music was composed by the trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. T-Series, HMV, and Red Chillies are other major music labels in India, but Sony Music released this particular album.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Alison Krauss

  2. Ronan Keating

  3. Keith Whitley

  4. Paul Overstreet

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Keith Whitley recorded the original version of "When You Say Nothing at All" in 1988. Alison Krauss made it famous with her 1995 cover, and Ronan Keating covered it for the Notting Hill soundtrack. Paul Overstreet co-wrote the song but didn't record the original version.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Jack Wayne

  2. John Lennon

  3. Frank Sinatra

  4. Micheal Jackson

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Michael Jackson is globally recognized as 'The King of Pop' for his unprecedented influence on pop music, dance, and culture through albums like Thriller and Bad. Lennon was a Beatle, Sinatra was a crooner, and Jack Wayne is not a famous musician.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Los Lobos

  2. Tiburon

  3. Muricelago

  4. Ira

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ira is the release command (resurreccion) of Yammy Llargo's zanpakuto in Bleach. Yammy, revealed as the 0th Espada, undergoes a massive transformation when releasing Ira, gaining immense size and power. The other options belong to different Espada: Los Lobos (Grimmjow), Tiburon (Tier Harribel), and Murcielago (Ulquiorra).

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Reginald Kenneth Dwight

  2. Elton Johanson

  3. Elton John

  4. Eltaire John

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight. He chose his stage name by combining elements from two members of his early band: Elton Dean (saxophonist) and John Baldry (blues singer). He legally changed his name to Elton John in 1972.