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Quiz about Songs Of Science And Technology
Quiz about Songs Of Science And Technology

Songs Of Science And Technology Quiz


This is a fun quiz about songs that are inspired by the fast growth of science and technology. Many of them are somewhat apocalyptic some are not. They were performed by groups/solo artists from across many decades.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
379,446
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
519
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these rock bands claimed to be "Blinded by Science" in their 1979 album "Head Games"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following is a thrash metal group that released a 2013 album entitled "Super Collider"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "Blame the Machines" was a new wave hit in 2010, released by which of the following English bands? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 1981, which German group, known for being pioneers of electronic music, released the song "Pocket Calculator"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which British entertainer released the rap song "Internet Connection" in 2011? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these great artists released the hit song "A Hard Rain's a Gonna Fall" in 1962? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "The Elements" (1959) is a song about the periodic table by which of these men? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The song "Metal" was a 1979 song about robots, that was recorded by which of the following singers? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Desensitized" is a 2002 song by which of the following colorful groups? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. My personal favorite in this quiz is the 1969 number one hit "In The Year 2525" by which of the following duos? Hint



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1. Which of these rock bands claimed to be "Blinded by Science" in their 1979 album "Head Games"?

Answer: Foreigner

Foreigner questions where science and technology are taking us. They question what the future holds for our changing world. They wonder what the future holds, which is a common theme in many songs about science and technology. Many of these songs are fatalistic.
2. Which of the following is a thrash metal group that released a 2013 album entitled "Super Collider"?

Answer: Megadeth

According to lead guitarist Dave Mustaine, the album "Super Collider" was inspired by the Higgs boson at CERN. It also deals with the proverbial end of the world which will occur when the world explodes like a Super Collider. Lyrics dealing with swirling dust and atoms hint at this relationship.
3. "Blame the Machines" was a new wave hit in 2010, released by which of the following English bands?

Answer: Duran Duran

The 2010 hit "Blame the Machines" by Duran Duran is said to have been inspired by a news report the band heard about a German driver who was killed when his GPS sent him in the wrong direction into oncoming traffic on a freeway off-ramp. It echoes the fear many people have over technology moving so fast that it will surpass and even take over its creators.
4. In 1981, which German group, known for being pioneers of electronic music, released the song "Pocket Calculator"?

Answer: Kraftwerk

Kraftwerk was known for their many songs about computers and other types of electronics. One of their biggest hits was the song "Pocket Calculator". The simple lyrics hint at the power of machines even this simple handheld device considered to common by most of the world.
5. Which British entertainer released the rap song "Internet Connection" in 2011?

Answer: M.I.A.

M.I.A. told "Rolling Stone" magazine that this song was inspired by a phone call to her phone provider. The aggravating three hour phone call was an experience that he thought most people could identify with. It took another nine phone calls before the issue was fixed.

The lyrics basically compare life to an internet connection which can crash, or have a bad connection to the rest of the world.
6. Which of these great artists released the hit song "A Hard Rain's a Gonna Fall" in 1962?

Answer: Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan song "A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall" is about nuclear warfare and the awful repercussions that use of this technology could cause. It just one of the protest songs written by Dylan in the 1960s. Its dark lyrics talk about nuclear fallout and life after nuclear destruction.
7. "The Elements" (1959) is a song about the periodic table by which of these men?

Answer: Tom Lehrer

In 1959, mathematician Tom Lehrer released the song "The Elements". The song recites the names of all of the 102 chemical elements known at the time of the writing. It was written using the melody of "The Major-General's Song" from the famous musical "The Pirates of Penzance".
8. The song "Metal" was a 1979 song about robots, that was recorded by which of the following singers?

Answer: Gary Numan

"Metal" is a very unusual song that is told from the perspective of a newly born robot. It tells of his realization that although man created him, and that he is superior in some ways, he can never be a man, no matter how much he wants to be. It comes to understand that, although it was created to be an image of man it will always be a machine.
9. "Desensitized" is a 2002 song by which of the following colorful groups?

Answer: Green Day

"Desensitized" is a song about the internet phenomena known as cyber bullying. It was a 2002 song by Green Day that struck a chord with teenagers around the world. While bullying has been around for centuries, the internet and its use by adolescents has raised the problem to a whole new level.
10. My personal favorite in this quiz is the 1969 number one hit "In The Year 2525" by which of the following duos?

Answer: Zager & Evans

Although popularly known as "In The Year 2525" the correct title for this hit is "Exordium & Terminus". This pop-rock song was recorded by the duo Zager & Evans. It was their only hit and they are the perfect example of a "one-hit wonder". This song warns of human dependency on technology and how this dependence may lead to the end of the world.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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