Billie Holiday Trivia

Test your knowledge on the legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday with these questions covering her life, music, and impact on the industry.

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1
Which of these albums features Billie Holiday?
Back in Black
Lady in Satin
Thriller
Rumours
2
When did Billie Holiday first perform?
1920s
1950s
1940s
1930s
3
Which song did Billie Holiday record in 1939?
My Heart Will Go On
God Bless the Child
What a Wonderful World
Summertime
4
Which instrument did Billie Holiday play?
Guitar
Piano
None, she sang
Trumpet
5
What was Billie Holiday's nickname?
Lady Day
Queen of Soul
The Voice
Jazz Diva
6
What was a major theme in her music?
Adventure
Fantasy
Science fiction
Love and loss
7
Which city did Billie Holiday perform in often?
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Miami
New York
8
Which of these songs did she famously perform?
Rolling in the Deep
Someone Like You
Lady Sings the Blues
Billie Jean
9
What was Billie Holiday's impact on music?
Invented pop music
Pioneered jazz singing
Created rock music
Focused on classical
10
What genre is Billie Holiday known for?
Classical
Pop
Rock
Jazz
11
True or false: Billie Holiday was a dancer.
False
True
12
What was Billie Holiday's vocal style?
Monotone
Fast and upbeat
Emotional and expressive
Operatic
13
Which song is by Billie Holiday?
Bohemian Rhapsody
Imagine
Hound Dog
Strange Fruit
14
Which of these songs is a ballad by Billie Holiday?
Uptown Funk
Twist and Shout
Don't Explain
Shake It Off
15
True or false: Billie Holiday won a Grammy Award.
False
True
16
What was Billie Holiday's first hit song?
I Will Always Love You
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Respect
What a Little Moonlight Can Do
17
Where was Billie Holiday born?
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Chicago
18
Which of these artists was influenced by Billie Holiday?
Nina Simone
Madonna
Elvis Presley
Kurt Cobain

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