Behind the Music
In music production, what does 'BPM' stand for?
Beats per minute
This 2024 Ariana Grande song became a viral sensation with the lyrics "I've been waiting for you all my life"
We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)
This "King of Pop" released Thriller, the best-selling album of all time
Michael Jackson
"I'm working late, cause I'm a singer..."
"Oh, he looks so cute wrapped 'round my finger"
This artist's Midnights album broke streaming records, and she became the first artist to occupy all top 10 spots on the Billboard Hot 100
Taylor Swift
What is the catchy, repeated part of a song?
The hook (also acceptable: the refrain, the chorus)
This popular song had the lyrics "It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me" trending on TikTok
Anti-hero by Taylor Swift
This early 2000s pop star, known for Toxic and Oops!... I Did It Again, was one of the biggest teen idols of her era
Britney Spears
"Nothin' left to lose without my baby..."
"Birds of a feather, we should stick together, I know"
This artist, known for her unique voice and hits like Ocean Eyes and Bad Guy, became the youngest artist to win all four major Grammy categories in one night
Billie Eilish
What music term refers to the speed or pace of a song?
Tempo
This ballad from the Barbie movie reflects on identity with the lyrics "I don't know how to feel, but I wanna try"
What Was I Made For? By Billie Eilish
This all-female pop group took over the 90s with hits like Wannabe and Spice Up Your Life
The Spice Girls
"Kissy face, kissy face sent to your phone but..."
"I'm tryna kiss your lips for real (uh-huh uh-huh)"
This multi-talented artist not only dominates the music charts but also has a successful makeup line called 'Fenty Beauty'
Rihanna
Which 4 main voice types are used to classify singers based on their vocal range?
Soprano, alto, tenor, bass
This 2023 hit became an anthem of self-love with the lyrics "I can take myself dancing, I can hold my own hand"
Flowers by Miley Cyrus
This 90s grunge band, fronted by Kurt Cobain, made the global hit Smells Like Teen Spirit
Nirvana
"Made it out alive, but I think I lost it..."
"Said that I was fine, I said it from the coffin"
This pop star made history as the most awarded artist in Grammy history in 2024 and 2025
Beyoncé
Name at least 3 of the 5 elements that make up a song's structure?
Intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus and bridge
This song, featuring Drake, features the lyrics "Honestly, I'm tryna stay focused"
Girls Need Love by Summer Walker
This 80s hit by Whitney Houston, originally recorded by Dolly Parton, became one of the best-selling love songs of all time
I Will Always Love You
I might kill my ex, not the best idea, his new girlfriend's next..."
How'd I get here?
Name 2 of the 3 women who have won the Grammy for Rap Album of the Year
Lauryn Hill, Cardi B, Doechii