Music and Technology
What music streaming app, is one of the most popular ways to listen to music today?
Spotify
Which British band became famous worldwide after winning The X Factor in 2010?
One Direction
In Frozen, what song did Elsa sing when she built her ice palace?
Let It Go
This music competition made Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood famous
American Idol
Which famous pop star is married to Jay Z?
Beyonce
What is the name of the app where many short dance challenges go viral and often make songs popular again?
TikTok
What is the name of the K-pop group with members RM, Jimin and Jungkook?
BTS
Which 2016 film about a Polynesian princess features the song How Far I'll Go?
Moana
Hannah Montana's real life father
Billy Ray Cyrus
This US singer-songwriter is known for bit hits like"Grenade" and "Uptown Funk", but stands at just 5'5"
Bruno Mars
What does "auto-tune" do to a singer's voice?
Corrects the pitch/makes notes sound in tune
Which American singer is known as the "Queen of Pop" in the 21st century?
Taylor Swift
What Marvel movie featured the hit song Sunflower by Post Malone and Swae Lee?
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
This popular song by Shakira hit the #1 spot in over 50 countries in 2006.
Hips Don't Lie
This singer became the first Australian artist to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2012.
Keith Urban
What device replaced CDs as the main way to store and carry music in the 2000s?
iPod (or MP3 players)
Name the duo who wear robot helmets and are known for hits like Get Lucky
Daft Punk
Which 90s artist asked the question, "Isn't it Ironic?"
Alanis Morissette
What group recorded "How You Remind Me" in 2001
Nickleback
This rapper is known for two tattoos under his eyes stating "Always" and "Tired"
Post Malone
What technology is now able to create original music tracks without human performers?
Artificial Intelligence (AI music generators)
Which artist broke Spotify's record in 2023 for the most-streamed album in a single day with 1989 (Taylor's Version)
Taylor Swift
Extreme released a popular ballad in 1991 called "More Than _____"
Words
Avril Lavigne "Ska8er Boy"
This pop sensation started her career on Barney, but is more known for her past relationship with Justin Beiber and her production role in the hit Netflix series "13 Reasons Why"
Selena Gomez