Music Quiz - How Well Do You Know What Happened In 2011?

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1. Adele's album 21 produced both the most-played song and the best-selling song in 2011.

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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.

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Music Quiz - How Well Do You Know What Happened In 2011? - Quiz

Test your knowledge of 2011's music scene with this engaging quiz! Discover key events like Britney Spears' chart-topping hits, the total number of #1 songs, and records set or broken by artists like Katy Perry and Adele.

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2. None of those songs got to #1.

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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.

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3. 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)

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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.

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4. The first ever song featuring only piano and vocals to hit #1 (please type in all lowercase).

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"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.

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5. Britney Spears released four songs in 2011.

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In 2011, Britney Spears released four songs.

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6. 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?

Explanation

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."

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7. 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?

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8. I tricked you!! 25 questions!!! ____________________________________ How many weeks did "Rolling In The Deep" stay perched at the top?

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The song "Rolling In The Deep" stayed at the top for 7 weeks.

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9. 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?

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Rihanna wrote or co-wrote a total of 3 songs on her album "Talk That Talk".

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10. Wiz Khalifa released his debut album in 2011.

Explanation

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.

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11. The New Boyz released their debut album in 2011.

Explanation

The given statement is false because the New Boyz actually released their debut album in 2009, not 2011.

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12. How many weeks did both "Party Rock Anthem" and "Born This Way" spend at #1?

Explanation

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.

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13. How many different songs hit #1 in 2011?

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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.

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14. The only #1 song in 2011 that involved a band. (please write in all lowercase)

Explanation

"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.

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15. Final question: Which one of these artists did NOT write more than half of their 2011 albums?

Explanation

Rihanna did not write more than half of her 2011 album.

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16. How many songs did Wiz Khalifa chart on the Hot 100 in 2011 as a lead artist?

Explanation

In 2011, Wiz Khalifa charted on the Hot 100 as a lead artist with a total of four songs.

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17. 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.

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18. Which artist had the most #1s in 2011 out of these?

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Katy Perry had the most number one hits in 2011 out of the given artists.

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19. The square root of 69 is ________________ (I want the mathematical answer)

Explanation

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.

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20. Hot Chelle Rae released their debut album in 2011.

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Hot Chelle Rae did not release their debut album in 2011.

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21. Which song was the most successful song on the charts in 2011?

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"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.

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22. Katy Perry broke the record for most #1s off of a single album in 2011.

Explanation

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.

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23. How about out of these?

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24. The #1 song at the stroke of the New Year 2011. (please write in all lowercase)

Explanation

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.

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25. 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.

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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.

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Adele's album 21 produced both the most-played song and the...
None of those songs got to #1.
Did male singers or female singers dominate the chart in 2011? Which...
The first ever song featuring only piano and vocals to hit #1 (please...
Britney Spears released four songs in 2011.
Wiz Khalifa said that his song "Black and Yellow" was just...
This quiz has 20 questions. And now you're down to the final...
I tricked you!! 25 questions!!!...
If you thought that was easy... here is the REAL final question....
Wiz Khalifa released his debut album in 2011.
The New Boyz released their debut album in 2011.
How many weeks did both "Party Rock Anthem" and "Born...
How many different songs hit #1 in 2011?
The only #1 song in 2011 that involved a band. (please write in all...
Final question:...
How many songs did Wiz Khalifa chart on the Hot 100 in 2011 as a...
Britney Spears' only #1 song in 2011. (please write answer in all...
Which artist had the most #1s in 2011 out of these?
The square root of 69 is ________________...
Hot Chelle Rae released their debut album in 2011.
Which song was the most successful song on the charts in 2011?
Katy Perry broke the record for most #1s off of a single album in...
How about out of these?
The #1 song at the stroke of the New Year 2011. (please write in all...
How many weeks did "We Found Love" by Rihanna f/Calvin...
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