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2010 in Music Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about all major music in 2010. Please note that all singles mentioned are physical singles that were released, not promotional singles. Enjoy. ;)

A multiple-choice quiz by airbender20. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
airbender20

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
334,125

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

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1636

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (7/15), Guest 49 (7/15), Guest 128 (10/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which female artist had a single that debuted at #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 2010? Hint

Lady Gaga

Pink

Ke$ha

Rihanna

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Question 2 of 15

2. In which song would you find the lyrics "don't be fancy, just get dancy"? Hint

'Raise Your Glass'

'Commander'

'All The Lovers'

'Not Myself Tonight'

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Question 3 of 15

3. Complete the title of Nicki Minaj's debut studio album: 'Pink ______'? Hint

Saturday

Monday

Friday

Sunday

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which British singer had a #1 hit on the UK Singles chart with 'Promise This'? Hint

Katie Melua

Dido

Corinne Railey Rae

Cheryl Cole

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Question 5 of 15

5. According to 'Telephone', where did Lady Gaga leave her head and heart? Hint

bar

club

studio

dancefloor

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Question 6 of 15

6. Katy Perry had only two singles from her album 'Teenage Dream' that went to #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

True

False

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Question 7 of 15

7. In the song 'Airplanes', what is it that guest vocalist Hayley Williams could really use 'right now'? Hint

a mixtape

shooting stars

a wish

airplanes

8. Taoi Cruz's song 'Higher' was made into four different versions: one in which he sings solo, and three others which feature different guest vocalists. Which one was not part of the 'Higher' production? Hint

Pixie Lott

Travie McCoy

Kylie Minogue

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Question 9 of 15

9. 'Like A G6' features the vocals of Far East Movement, Dev and what electronic music group? Hint

The Cataracs

Goldfrapp

3OH!3

Locnville

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Question 10 of 15

10. Every year since 2007, DJ Earworm has done a mash-up of Billboard's top 25 songs of that year, which is part of 'United State of Pop' series. What was 2010's version called? Hint

'Viva La Pop'

'Don't Stop The Pop'

'Blame It on the Pop'

Like OMG, Baby

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who sings 'Can't Be Friends'? Hint

Trey Songz

Omarion

Mario

Diddy Dirty Money

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Question 12 of 15

12. In what song would Shakira steal your clothes and wear them if they fit her? Hint

'Waka Waka'

'Sal El Sol'

'Loca'

'Gypsy'

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Question 13 of 15

13. 'Te Amo' is the only 2010 Rihanna single not to make it to the top of any chart.

True

False

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Question 14 of 15

14. 'Un-Thinkable' by Alicia Keys features backing vocals from which male artist who is not formally credited with vocals but is given credit in writing? Hint

Adam Levine

Justin Timberlake

Drake

Ryan Tedder

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Question 15 of 15

15. Christina Aguilera's album in 2010 was called 'Bionic'.

True

False

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Nov 14 2024 : Guest 73: 7/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which female artist had a single that debuted at #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 2010?

Answer: Ke$ha

Ke$ha's single 'We R Who We R' from her EP 'Cannibal' debuted at #1 on the chart in November 2010, making it the seventeenth single in the chart's history to do so.

2. In which song would you find the lyrics "don't be fancy, just get dancy"?

Answer: 'Raise Your Glass'

'Raise Your Glass' is the single off Pink's compilation album 'Greatest Hits... So Far!'. This is her second US Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit, the first being 'So What'.

3. Complete the title of Nicki Minaj's debut studio album: 'Pink ______'?

Answer: Friday

'Pink Friday' features guest vocals from artists like Eminem, Natasha Bedingfield and Drake. The album debuted at #2 on the US Billboard 200, and has given singles like 'Your Love' and 'Right Thru Me'.

4. Which British singer had a #1 hit on the UK Singles chart with 'Promise This'?

Answer: Cheryl Cole

'Promise This' features heavy usage of the French Canadian nursery rhyme 'Alouette'.

5. According to 'Telephone', where did Lady Gaga leave her head and heart?

Answer: dancefloor

The music video for 'Telephone' is a sequel to the one for 'Paparazzi'. Together, the videos feature Lady Gaga getting arrested for murder, Beyonce bailing her out and the two of them going on a killing spree.

6. Katy Perry had only two singles from her album 'Teenage Dream' that went to #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Answer: False

Three singles from the album ('Teenage Dream', 'California Gurls' and 'Firework') went to the top spot in the chart.

7. In the song 'Airplanes', what is it that guest vocalist Hayley Williams could really use 'right now'?

Answer: a wish

'Airplanes' spawned a sequel song called 'Airplanes, Part II' which still has B.o.B, but Eminem now joins him in the rap verses. Hayley Williams is replaced by Keyshia Cole.

Answer: Pixie Lott

Kylie Minogue was guest vocalist on the Australian and New Zealander version, which serves as the music video track. Travie McCoy was featured in the Canadian and US version. Dutch girl band K3 was featured in the Flemish version. The solo version was released across Europe.

9. 'Like A G6' features the vocals of Far East Movement, Dev and what electronic music group?

Answer: The Cataracs

'Like A G6' is from 'Free Wired', the third studio album of Far East Movement.

10. Every year since 2007, DJ Earworm has done a mash-up of Billboard's top 25 songs of that year, which is part of 'United State of Pop' series. What was 2010's version called?

Answer: 'Don't Stop The Pop'

Among the songs that were 'mashed up' this year were 'California Gurls' by Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg, 'Need You Now' by Lady Antebellum and Rihanna's 'Rude Boy'.

11. Who sings 'Can't Be Friends'?

Answer: Trey Songz

'Can't Be Friends' samples 'Bibo No Aozora', which is a background score composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto for the film 'Babel'.

12. In what song would Shakira steal your clothes and wear them if they fit her?

Answer: 'Gypsy'

The music video for 'Gypsy' features tennis legend Rafael Nadal.

13. 'Te Amo' is the only 2010 Rihanna single not to make it to the top of any chart.

Answer: False

'Rockstar 101' was another Rihanna single not to make it to make it to the top of any chart last year. The rest ('Rude Boy', 'Only Girl In The World and 'What's My Name') all made the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 and many other charts around the world, like the UK Singles chart.

14. 'Un-Thinkable' by Alicia Keys features backing vocals from which male artist who is not formally credited with vocals but is given credit in writing?

Answer: Drake

'Un-Thinkable' gave Alicia a #1 hit on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart.

15. Christina Aguilera's album in 2010 was called 'Bionic'.

Answer: True

'Bionic' is considered to be less successful than Christina's previous albums, as only the lead single ('Not Myself Tonight') charted in the US Billboard Hot 100. The other single, 'You Lost Me', failed to make the chart but its remix made the top of the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs.

Source: Author airbender20

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