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This bug-sounding band is widely considered the face of the British Invasion.
Who are The Beatles?
She holds the record for the most Grammy wins of all time.
Who is Beyonce?
Known for hits like Blank Space and Shake It Off, this singer's 2023 tour is the highest grossing tour of all time.
Who is Taylor Swift?
While there's no official total, Kurt Cobain is estimated to have destroyed at least 70 of this instrument in his career.
What is a guitar?
This type of musical key is usually considered very sad.
What is a minor key?
This composer wrote Für Elise and his Symphony No. 5, and is one of the most famous names in classical music.
Who is Beethoven?
This award, one of the “Big Four,” recognizes overall excellence in a full album.
What is Album of the Year?
Who is Idina Menzel?
Often seen falling from the sky for humor, this instrument has 88 keys and 230 strings.
What is a piano?
This is traditionally the number of notes in the span of one octave.
What is 8?
This 1950s rock‑and‑roll pioneer recorded “Johnny B. Goode” and helped shape the sound of modern guitar music.
Who is Chuck Berry?
In 1984, this artist won an unprecedented eight Grammys in one night, including Record of the Year.
Who is Michael Jackson?
On September 4th, 2002, this singer became the first ever winner of American Idol
Who is Kelly Clarkson?
The largest instrument in the world, you'd have to tear down a building just to move it. Hint: the Phantom of the Opera might get mad if you try to move it.
What is a Pipe Organ?
This is the word for changing the pitch of a song to a new key.
What is transposing?
Played by Bradley Cooper in the 2023 film "Maestro," this person is known as one of the greatest contemporary American composers and conductors. You may know him for writing the soundtrack to West Side Story
Who is Leonard Bernstein?
This artist became the youngest person ever to win Album of the Year as a solo performer, at age 18.
Who is Billie Eilish?
Known as the “Queen of Soul,” she belted out hits like “Respect.”
Who is Aretha Franklin?
One of the most expensive pieces of Titanic memorabilia to be sold at auction, this instrument went down with the ship after playing all night to keep passengers calm.
What is a Violin?
Musical terms like Piano, Forte, and Crescendo all come from this European language
What is Italian?
This jazz trumpeter helped define the 1950s with albums like Kind of Blue.
Who is Miles Davis?
This is one of three artists who have won all four “General Field” awards (Album, Record, Song, and Best New Artist) in their career. There are three acceptable answers
Who is Adele?
Who is Billie Eilish?
Who is Christopher Cross?
This avant‑garde Icelandic singer is known for her experimental albums like "Homogenic" and her distinctive vocal style.
Who is Björk?
If you're not careful, the musical saw could take your finger off! With this electric version of the instrument, there's no such danger.
What is a Theremin?
The note signified by the center position of the Alto clef.
What is middle C?