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Band Trivia Round 1
Band Trivia Round 1
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1
What was the first UK top ten single of the singer Madonna?
Like a Prayer
Holiday
Papa Don't Preach
Crazy for You
2
One of the earliest Jazz greats was christened Edward Kennedy, but he was known professionally by what name?
Duke Ellington
Jelly Roll Morton
Buddy Bolden
Louis Armstrong
3
Bob Marley sang, "Said I remember when we used to sit in the government yard in trenchtown," in what song?
Concrete Jungle
No Woman No Cry
Turn the Lights Down Low
Buffalo Soldier
4
What genre is Lewis Capaldi's music considered to be a part of?
Bedroom Pop
Blue-eyed soul
Alternative Pop
R&B
5
What hit, whose video featured a live-action pencil sketch scene, is the most successful Norwegian synth-pop tune?
Take On Me
Tainted Love
Hungry Like the Wolf
Don't You Want Me
6
Who was a pioneer in analog synthesis including voltage-controlled oscillators, filters, envelopes, and sequencers?
Sidney Shure
Adolph Rickenbacker
Robert Moog
Alex Rosner
7
This band, which released their first album in 2002, originally went by the name Kara’s Flowers.
Train
Plain White T's
Maroon 5
Coldplay
8
What city was the 1920s "home base" of King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, and Benny Goodman?
Detroit
Chicago
Kansas City
New York City
9
The cast of "Glee" cracked the Billboard Top 10 in 2009 with a cover of which song?
Thriller
New York State of Mind
Don't Stop Believin'
Poker Face
10
The band AJR is composed of 3 brothers, and the name of the band corresponds with their initials. What are their names?
Adam, Jack, and Ryan
Andrew, John, and Ryan
Andrew, Jake, and Ryan
Adam, John, and Ryan
11
Which English composer’s compositions include the “Enigma Variations” and the “Pomp and Circumstances Marches”?
Benjamin Britten
Leonard Bernstein
Edward Elgar
Gustav Holst
12
Tupac famously had two large words tattooed on his stomach - what were they?
Thug Life
Ballin Heartless
Exodus Outlaw
Trust Nobody
13
What is the full name of KC of K.C. and the Sunshine Band?
Harry Wayne Casey
Harvey Casey
Hugh Kasinski
Harrison Fordham
14
What is
Oklahoma!
the musical known for?
The Opening Scene
The Overture
First musical made into a movie
The Dream Ballet
15
In the late 60s and 70s, Dolly Parton had a regular spot on which country singer's weekly syndicated show?
Porter Wagoner
Melba Montgomery
Moe Bandy
Roger Miller
16
For the highly successful rap album, "The Chronic" Dr. Dre sampled which Parliament song on the track "Let Me Ride?"
Dr. Funkenstein
Unfunky UFO
Mothership Connection (Star Child)
Give Up the Funk
17
What was the name of one of the songs that brought the band Fun. to fame and was also the name of the 2012 album?
“Some Nights”
“We Are Young”
“Carry On”
"The Gambler”
18
This artist was supposed to play at ND Stadium this past summer, but his concert is postponed until 2021.
Eric Church
Van Morrison
Billy Joel
Billy Idol
19
This popular DJ has had so many hit songs, including “This Is What You Came For (feat. Rihanna)” and "Summer."
Diplo
Sigala
Zedd
Calvin Harris
20
Which rock band, who released their debut album
Hybrid Theory
in 2000, derive their name from a public space in CA?
Linkin Park
Soundgarden
Fort Minor
Stone Temple Pilots
21
What was NOT a nickname of jazz trumpeter and singer, Louis Armstrong?
Pops
Satchmo
Dipper Mouth
Dewey
22
In
American Pie
, “the day the music died” refers to the plane crash that killed Richie Valens, The Big Bopper, and _____
Elvis Presley
Johnny Cash
Little Richard
Buddy Holly
23
This glorious piece, "Esther", was composed by Handel, and its musical type is known as ...
Concerto grossi
Motet
Sacred oratorio
Lutheran mass
24
What was Elvis Presley's first hit in 1956?
Jailhouse Rock
If I Can Dream
Heartbreak Hotel
Love Me Tender
25
Most people agree this British band started the genre known as Heavy Metal, forming in 1969.
Iron Maiden
Black Sabbath
Metallica
Deep Purple
26
Folk singer John Denver charted several US Number One hits. Which Folk group was John a member of from 1965 to 1969?
The Weavers
The Almanac Singers
Chad Mitchell Trio
The Kingston Trio
27
What album was named the Best Rap Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards?
2014 Forest Hills Drive
To Pimp a Butterfly
Compton
If You’re Reading this it’s Too Late
28
What is the name of the country pop singer that was born as Eilleen Regina Edwards?
Reba McEntire
Trisha Yearwood
Faith Hill
Shania Twain
29
We all know of the stands tune “500 Miles” found in the stands folders, but what is the full name of the song?
"I Know I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)"
"I Would Walk (500 Miles)"
“I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”
"And I Would Walk (500 Miles)"
30
This band released their album “Nothing Happens” in 2019. Their most popular song is “Are You Bored Yet? (feat. Clairo)"
COIN
Dayglow
HUNNY
Wallows
31
In the year 2016, which musician won the Nobel Prize for Literature?
Bob Dylan
Rachele Lynae
Pete Seeger
Stevie Wonder
32
Many musical compositions’ titles are followed by the abbreviation Op meaning ‘opus’. What does this mean in Latin?
creation
art
work
piece
33
Which famous song by the band AC/DC features the bagpipes?
High Voltage
It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock N’ Roll)
Shot Down in Flames
Moneytalks
34
This Indie pop/rock band originates from Brisbane, Australia and reached fame with their 2014 hit "Geronimo"
Sheppard
Bastille
Of Monsters and Men
Tame Impala
35
What is the name of the group who sings "Push It"?
Salt-N-Pepa
U2
Kid 'N Play
Def Leppard
36
Guido d’Arezzo was an 11th-century Benedictine monk celebrated for what important contribution to western music?
the clef system
time signatures
the musical staff
key signatures
37
What instrument did both Father Sorin and Moose Krause play in the ND Band?
Trumpet
Bass
Baritone
Clarinet
38
This moving sacred vocal form is characterized as polyphonic and usually a capella
Anthem
Hymn
Aria
Motet
39
Which ND campus celebrity is rumored to be country music stan and have a desire to be a cowboy bc of a past Revue skit?
Fr. Pete
Brian Kelly
Erin Hoffman Harding
Fr. John I. Jenkins
40
In 2012, Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger" was featured in an ad for which model of car?
Honda Accord
Ford Fusion
Suzuki Kizashi
Toyota Camry