Artist Ages & Milestones
How old was Taylor Swift when she won her first Album of the Year Grammy for Fearless?
20
What is the name of the effect used to make a vocal sound robotic or computerized, popularized in the late '90s?
Vocoder
Question: What instrument uses vibrating strings, amplified electronically, and is a staple in rock music?
Electric guitar
In which U.S. city did jazz music originate?
New Orleans
Finish the lyric: "You may say I'm a dreamer, but..."
"...I'm not the only one." (Imagine by John Lennon)
How old was Drake when he won his first Grammy (Best Rap Album)
27
What production technique is used to correct a singer’s pitch in post-production?
Auto-Tune
What wind instrument is often associated with jazz and has been popularized by artists like John Coltrane?
Saxophone
What genre of music was pioneered by Kraftwerk and later developed into a global movement?
Electronic
Which song contains the lyrics: “Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?”
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
At what age did Stevie Wonder release his first hit single, Fingertips?
13
What is the term for the process of creating space in a mix by reducing specific frequencies in one instrument to allow another to stand out?
EQ carving
Which company introduced the iconic Les Paul electric guitar?
Gibson
Which genre of music originated in Jamaica in the 1960s, blending ska, jazz, and rhythm and blues?
Reggae
Finish the lyric: “It's a beautiful day, the sky falls, and you feel like...”
“…it’s a beautiful day.” (Beautiful Day by U2)
How old was Elvis Presley when he passed away?
42
What’s the technique called when reversing a sound clip to create a swelling effect before a drop or hit?
Reverse reverb
What year was the drum machine first commercially available?
1980 (Roland TR-808)
Which genre originated in the early 20th century and is characterized by swing and improvisation?
Jazz
Which song contains the lyric: “Cause you’re a sky, 'cause you’re a sky full of stars”?
A Sky Full of Stars by Coldplay
How old was Beyoncé when she released Crazy in Love?
21
What is the technical name for the production technique used to control the volume of a track in relation to another, often used in electronic music? (often used with a bass and a kick drum)
Sidechaining
Who is largely credited with the development of the phonograph(harnessing the ability to record sound waves onto a wax cylinder)?
Thomas Edison
Shoegaze, known for its ethereal soundscapes and heavy use of reverb and distortion, originated in the late 1980s in which country?
United Kingdom
Finish the lyric: “I’m off the deep end, watch as I dive in...”
“…I'll never meet the ground.” (Shallow by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper)