Music Trivia Questions — page 35
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- 1701.
In an orchestra, what is the lowest member of the brass family?
- ATrombone
- BContrabass
- CBassoon
- DTuba
Answer: Tuba - 1702.
Rolling Stone magazine ranked The Wall as the #87 album on the list of the greatest albums of all time. Who recorded the album?
- AThe Who
- BThe Eagles
- CPink Floyd
- DThe Rolling Stones
Answer: Pink Floyd - 1703.
Complete the line from The Beatles' song Let It Be: And when the brokenhearted people living in the world agree, there will be ..., let it be.
- ATomorrow
- BSalvation
- CSunshine
- DAn answer
Answer: An answer - 1704.
Dust in the Wind was a huge hit for this group in the 1970s.
- AForeigner
- BBoston
- CKansas
- DChicago
Answer: Kansas - 1705.
This singer, who made his recording debut at the age of 16, performs the song Wall to Wall.
- ACadillac Don
- BChris Brown
- CYung Jibbs
- DNe-Yo
Answer: Chris Brown - 1706.
The song Higher Love was a U.S. #1 hit for this singer in 1986.
- APhil Collins
- BPeter Gabriel
- CSteve Winwood
- DBilly Joel
Answer: Steve Winwood - 1707.
Id Love You to Want Me and the song featured in the audio clip were successful recordings by this artist in the 1970s.
- ALobo
- BDan Hill
- CStephen Bishop
- DTerry Jacks
Answer: Lobo - 1708.
How does this line from Michael Jackson's song 'Billie Jean' end: Mama always told me be careful of what you do, and don't go around ...?
- ABreaking young girls' hearts
- BLiving a crazy life
- CCheating on your wife
- DWith another man's wife
Answer: Breaking young girls' hearts - 1709.
What album did Tina Turner release after her separation from Ike Turner in 1978?
- ARough
- BAcid Queen
- CTina Turns the Country On
- DLove Explosion
Answer: Rough - 1710.
What country artist performed Shouldve Been a Cowboy in 1993?
- AToby Keith
- BClay Walker
- CTrace Adkins
- DRhett Akins
Answer: Toby Keith - 1711.
Which two country artists performed the song A Bad Goodbye together?
- AVince Gill Amy Grant
- BGarth Brooks Trisha Yearwood
- CGary Allan Faith Hill
- DClint Blck Wynona
Answer: Clint Blck Wynona - 1712.
Who performed the song Crocodile Rock in 1972?
- AElton John
- BThe Rolling Stones
- CQueen
- DThe Beatles
Answer: Elton John - 1713.
Who was the only Rock and Roll singer to have the same song reach number one twice?
- AChubby Checker
- BElvis Presley
- CThe Beatles
- DJerry Lee Lewis
Answer: Chubby Checker - 1714.
What name containing an animal was considered initially when choosing a name for The Beatles?
- AJohnny and the Moondogs
- BThe Green Wolves
- CLennon and the Fleas
- DThe Bumblebees
Answer: Johnny and the Moondogs - 1715.
This symphony by Beethoven is often called The Pastoral and was featured in the movies Fantasia and Soylent Green.
- ASymphony #6
- BSymphony # 4
- CSymphony #10
- DSymphony #8
Answer: Symphony #6 - 1716.
What rock band released the song Hot Dog in 1979?
- AWhitesnake
- BDeep Purple
- CLed Zeppelin
- DThe Rolling Stones
Answer: Led Zeppelin - 1717.
My Maria was originally a top ten hit for this artist in 1973 before it went to #1 in 1996 for country artists Brooks Dunn.
- AB. J. Thomas
- BB. W. Stephenson
- CC. W. McCall
- DJay P. Morgan
Answer: B. W. Stephenson - 1718.
Originally, who was the targeted demographic of Quiet Storm radio?
- AFemales, age 29 to 59
- BAfrican Americans
- CHispanics
- D18 to 34 year old males
Answer: African Americans - 1719.
In what year and in what country was the first Eurovision Song Contest held?
- A1981, United Kingdom
- B1956, Switzerland
- C1947, Germany
- D1967, France
Answer: 1956, Switzerland - 1720.
Complete this line from Beyoncé's ballad 'Wishing on a Star': 'And I'm wishing on the rainbows that I see. I'm wishing on the people who …'
- AReally dream
- BHave a dream
- CStay with me
- DFollow me
Answer: Really dream - 1721.
Eric Clapton played the guitar solo on which Beatles song?
- ASgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
- BEleanor Rigby
- CHelp!
- DWhile My Guitar Gently Weeps
Answer: While My Guitar Gently Weeps - 1722.
How long is the song Stairway to Heaven?
- A6 minutes
- B11 minutes
- C8 minutes
- D10 minutes
Answer: 8 minutes - 1723.
Name the musician who was the lead singer of The Detroit Wheels.
- AMitch Ryder
- BDavid Gates
- CJay
- DSpeedo
Answer: Mitch Ryder - 1724.
He told a little story that sounded well rehearsed. Four days on the run, and that he's dying of thirst.
- AThe Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
- BPrison Song
- CIndian Outlaw
- DPaul Revere's Ride
Answer: Paul Revere's Ride - 1725.
This Australian singer had a #4 hit in 1974 with The Lords Prayer.
- ASamantha Sang
- BHelen Reddy
- COlivia Newton-John
- DSister Janet Mead
Answer: Sister Janet Mead - 1726.
What product did One Direction advertise together with football star Drew Brees while singing their song Live While Were Young?
- ADr. Pepper
- BPepsi
- CCoca Cola
- DSprite
Answer: Pepsi - 1727.
This song won in the category Best Original Song at the 59th Academy Awards ceremony in 1987.
- A'Life in a Looking Glass' from That's Life!
- B'Somewhere Out There' from An American Tail
- C'Glory of Love' from The Karate Kid, Part II
- D'Take My Breath Away' from Top Gun
Answer: 'Take My Breath Away' from Top Gun - 1728.
Who sang the song Love Will Lead You Back, which was very popular in 1990?
- AJane Child
- BTaylor Dayne
- CWhitney Houston
- DMariah Carey
Answer: Taylor Dayne - 1729.
Genre: Boy Band This group of teen idols consisted of Jordan Knight and Jonathan Knight, Joe McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood. Notable songs include: Hangin Tough and Step by Step.
- ABackstreet Boys
- B*NSYNC
- CNew Edition
- DNew Kids on the Block
Answer: New Kids on the Block - 1730.
Which of these have had relationships with actress and choreographer Paula Abdul?
- AMichael Bolton and Marc Anthony
- BStevie Winwood and Michael Anthony Hall
- CTony Roberts and Joel Osteen
- DArsenio Hall and John Stamos
Answer: Arsenio Hall and John Stamos - 1731.
According to Downbeat Magazine, who is the worlds top jazz clarinetist?
- AJack Fisher
- BJack Fischer
- CDonald Byron
- DPea Nuts Coleman
Answer: Donald Byron - 1732.
There is a geometry in the humming of the strings. There is music in the spacing of the spheres. Which of these great men said this?
- APythagoras
- BAlbert Einstein
- CIgor Stravinsky
- DJohann Sebastian Bach
Answer: Pythagoras - 1733.
What was the nickname of Charlie Parker, one of the top bebop musicians?
- AThe Vice Prez
- BMr. Bebop
- CThe King
- DYardbird
Answer: Yardbird - 1734.
What was Timbalands stage name in the beginning of his career, when he was a DJ?
- ADirty Mosley
- BDJ Timmy Tim
- CMC Flo
- DDJ Zachary
Answer: DJ Timmy Tim - 1735.
Which of these does the following quote belong to: Hell is full of musical amateurs.?
- ABill Nye
- BSean OCasey
- CJames Joyce
- DGeorge Bernard Shaw
Answer: George Bernard Shaw - 1736.
Choose the best definition of Arpeggio from the following list?
- AStrumming pattern
- BPattern of individually played chord notes
- CFaced paced chord changes
- DHappy chord progression
Answer: Pattern of individually played chord notes - 1737.
What was the title of Apocalyptica's first album?
- AFour Cellos Cover Metallica
- BThe Four Cellos Play Metal
- CMetal Mayhem by the Four Cellos
- DPlays Metallica by Four Cellos
Answer: Plays Metallica by Four Cellos - 1738.
When was the song Misty written?
- A1964
- B1954
- C1944
- D1934
Answer: 1954 - 1739.
What carnivorous song did Duran Duran release in May 1982 from their second studio album Rio?
- AHungry Like the Bear
- BHungry Like the Wolf
- CHungry Like the Dog
- DHungry Like the Lion
Answer: Hungry Like the Wolf - 1740.
From 1966 until 1968, Ginger Baker played the drums for which rock band?
- ACream
- BYardbirds
- CDerek the Dominos
- DKinks
Answer: Cream - 1741.
Which of these is the bassist for The Red Hot Chili Peppers?
- AMichael Peter Balzary
- BChad Smith
- CJohn Frusciante
- DAnthony Kiedis
Answer: Michael Peter Balzary - 1742.
What is the missing word from this line of the song 'Beautiful Liar' by Beyonce and Shakira: 'Let's not kill the …, let's not start the fight'?
- AKarma
- BBastard
- CPatience
- DDrama
Answer: Karma - 1743.
Which group performs the song "Crash into Me"?
- ADestiny's Child
- BPhish
- CDave Matthews Band
- DThe Grateful Dead
Answer: Dave Matthews Band - 1744.
This group topped the charts in the summer of 74 with the song Rock the Boat. In the fall of 74, they didn't do as well with Rockin' Soul.
- AHyooze Corporation
- BHughes Corporation
- CHews Corporation
- DHues Corporation
Answer: Hues Corporation - 1745.
The song Stop Draggin My Heart was a monster hit song for this duo in 1981.
- AStevie Nicks Tom Petty
- BStevie Nicks Don Henley
- CNeil Diamond Barbra Streisand
- DHall Oates
Answer: Stevie Nicks Tom Petty - 1746.
Step out the front door like a ghost into the night where no one notices the contrast of white on white. And in between the moon and you, the angels get a better view of the crumbling difference between wrong and right.
- ACumbersome
- BMidnight Train to Georgia
- CBad Moon Rising
- DRound Here
Answer: Round Here - 1747.
This groups incredible song Would? was featured in the Cameron Crowe film Singles (1992). Other songs by this band include: Rooster and Them Bones.
- APrimus
- BAlice in Chains
- CPearl Jam
- DMudhoney
Answer: Alice in Chains - 1748.
Which of these is not a work composed by Johann Sebastian Bach?
- ADie Kunst der Fugue
- BThe Well-Tempered Clavier
- CThe Brandenburg Concerti
- DThe Atonal Harpsichord
Answer: The Atonal Harpsichord - 1749.
Which of the following is NOT an AC/DC album?
- ADirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
- BRazors Edge
- CLeave Home
- DBack in Black
Answer: Leave Home - 1750.
In 2001, American singer Carrie Underwood graduated from which high school?
- AAllegan High School
- BAnson High School
- CGraham High School
- DChecotah High School
Answer: Checotah High School
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