Music Quiz - How Well Do You Know What Happened In 2011?
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Britney Spears' only #1 song in 2011. (please write answer in all lowercase)
Explanation
"Hold It Against Me" is the correct answer because it was Britney Spears' only song to reach the number one position on the charts in 2011. This song was released as the lead single from her seventh studio album, "Femme Fatale," and it achieved significant commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart in its debut week. The song's catchy pop sound and Britney Spears' iconic vocals contributed to its popularity and its status as her sole number one hit in 2011.Rate this question:
- 2.
How many different songs hit #1 in 2011?
- A.
14
- B.
17
- C.
19
- D.
21
Correct Answer
A. 14Explanation
In 2011, there were 14 different songs that reached the number one position on the charts. This means that throughout the year, there were 14 different songs that were the most popular and had the highest number of sales and streams.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which artist had the most #1s in 2011 out of these?
- A.
Rihanna
- B.
Katy Perry
- C.
LMFAO
- D.
Pitbull
- E.
Adele
Correct Answer
B. Katy PerryExplanation
Katy Perry had the most number one hits in 2011 out of the given artists.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How about out of these?
- A.
Kelly Clarkson
- B.
Drake
- C.
Cobra Starship
- D.
Wiz Khalifa
Correct Answer
D. Wiz Khalifa -
- 5.
Katy Perry broke the record for most #1s off of a single album in 2011.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement claims that Katy Perry broke the record for most #1s off of a single album in 2011, but the answer is false. This means that Katy Perry did not achieve this record in 2011.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Adele's album 21 produced both the most-played song and the best-selling song in 2011.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In 2011, Adele's album 21 was incredibly successful, producing both the most-played song and the best-selling song. This means that the album had a song that was played the most number of times and another song that sold the most copies during that year. Therefore, the statement "Adele's album 21 produced both the most-played song and the best-selling song in 2011" is true.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Britney Spears released four songs in 2011.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In 2011, Britney Spears released four songs.Rate this question:
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- 8.
None of those songs got to #1.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "None of those songs got to #1" implies that there were multiple songs mentioned, but none of them reached the top position on the charts. However, the correct answer is False, which means that at least one of those songs did reach the number one spot.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The first ever song featuring only piano and vocals to hit #1 (please type in all lowercase).
Correct Answer
someone like youExplanation
"Someone like you" is the correct answer because it is a song that features only piano and vocals and it reached the number one position on the charts. This means that it is the first song of its kind to achieve this level of success, making it a significant milestone in the history of music.Rate this question:
- 10.
Wiz Khalifa said that his song "Black and Yellow" was just "a setup record" and that "everything that we drop after 'Black And Yellow' will do as well or better." Did this turn out to be true?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
Wiz Khalifa's statement that everything they release after "Black and Yellow" will do as well or better did not turn out to be true. This implies that the subsequent songs released by Wiz Khalifa did not achieve the same level of success or perform better than "Black and Yellow."Rate this question:
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- 11.
How many songs did Wiz Khalifa chart on the Hot 100 in 2011 as a lead artist?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
5
Correct Answer
D. 4Explanation
In 2011, Wiz Khalifa charted on the Hot 100 as a lead artist with a total of four songs.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Did male singers or female singers dominate the chart in 2011? Which gender had more #1 hits? (multiple songs by one artist count, e.g. Rihanna had 2 #1 hits in 2011, this would count as two #1 hits for females)
- A.
Male
- B.
Female
- C.
Equal dominance
Correct Answer
B. FemaleExplanation
In 2011, the female singers dominated the chart and had more #1 hits compared to male singers. This means that the number of female artists who reached the top spot on the chart was higher than the number of male artists.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The square root of 69 is ________________ (I want the mathematical answer)
- A.
8-somethin'
- B.
8.49094857410949
- C.
8.71489502120495
- D.
8.26930832679205
- E.
8.30662386291808
Correct Answer
E. 8.30662386291808Explanation
The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number. In this case, the square root of 69 is approximately 8.30662386291808.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Wiz Khalifa released his debut album in 2011.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Wiz Khalifa did not release his debut album in 2011. His debut album, "Show and Prove," was released in 2006. Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Hot Chelle Rae released their debut album in 2011.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Hot Chelle Rae did not release their debut album in 2011.Rate this question:
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- 16.
The New Boyz released their debut album in 2011.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is false because the New Boyz actually released their debut album in 2009, not 2011.Rate this question:
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- 17.
This quiz has 20 questions. And now you're down to the final three. They will get hard now. __________________________________________________________________________________________ What was the only clean #1 hit by a male in 2011 that stayed at #1 for more than one week?
- A.
Moves Like Jagger
- B.
Party Rock Anthem
- C.
Give Me Everything
- D.
Grenade
Correct Answer
D. Grenade -
- 18.
How many weeks did "We Found Love" by Rihanna f/Calvin Harris spend at #1? Only count in 2011, so weeks that she spent at #1 in 2012 don't count.
Correct Answer
8Explanation
The song "We Found Love" by Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris spent a total of 8 weeks at #1 on the charts in 2011. The question specifically asks to only count the weeks in 2011, so any weeks that the song spent at #1 in 2012 should not be included.Rate this question:
- 19.
How many weeks did both "Party Rock Anthem" and "Born This Way" spend at #1?
Correct Answer
6Explanation
Both "Party Rock Anthem" and "Born This Way" spent a total of 6 weeks at the number one position on the charts. This means that for 6 consecutive weeks, these songs were the most popular and most streamed or purchased songs in the country.Rate this question:
- 20.
I tricked you!! 25 questions!!! ____________________________________ How many weeks did "Rolling In The Deep" stay perched at the top?
Correct Answer
7Explanation
The song "Rolling In The Deep" stayed at the top for 7 weeks.Rate this question:
- 21.
Which song was the most successful song on the charts in 2011?
- A.
Party Rock Anthem
- B.
Rolling In The Deep
- C.
Someone Like You
- D.
E.T.
- E.
Give Me Everything
- F.
Other
Correct Answer
B. Rolling In The DeepExplanation
"Rolling In The Deep" was the most successful song on the charts in 2011 because it received widespread commercial success and critical acclaim. The song, performed by Adele, topped the charts in multiple countries and stayed at number one for several weeks. It also received numerous awards and nominations, including Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The song's soulful vocals, powerful lyrics, and catchy melody resonated with a wide audience, making it a standout hit of 2011.Rate this question:
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- 22.
The only #1 song in 2011 that involved a band. (please write in all lowercase)
Correct Answer
moves like jaggerExplanation
"Moves like jagger" was the only #1 song in 2011 that involved a band. This means that it was the only song to reach the top position on music charts in 2011 that was performed by a band.Rate this question:
- 23.
The #1 song at the stroke of the New Year 2011. (please write in all lowercase)
Correct Answer
fireworkExplanation
The given answer "firework" is the correct answer because it is the title of the #1 song at the stroke of the New Year 2011.Rate this question:
- 24.
Final question: Which one of these artists did NOT write more than half of their 2011 albums?
- A.
Adele
- B.
Katy Perry
- C.
Bruno Mars
- D.
Foster The People
- E.
Hot Chelle Rae
- F.
LMFAO
- G.
Rihanna
Correct Answer
G. RihannaExplanation
Rihanna did not write more than half of her 2011 album.Rate this question:
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- 25.
If you thought that was easy... here is the REAL final question. How many songs did Rihanna write or co-write on her album Talk That Talk?
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
- E.
4
- F.
5
Correct Answer
D. 3Explanation
Rihanna wrote or co-wrote a total of 3 songs on her album "Talk That Talk".Rate this question:
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