Singers & Vocalist Pop Singers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which pop artist holds the record for the best-selling digital single of all time with 'Shape of You'?
- Justin Bieber
- Ed Sheeran (Correct answer)
- Bruno Mars
- Harry Styles
Correct answer: Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' became the best-selling digital single of all time with over 15 million copies sold globally.
Question 2: What does 'Auto-Tune' primarily correct in a vocalist's recorded performance?
- Rhythm and tempo
- Pitch inaccuracies (Correct answer)
- Vocal volume
- Lyric pronunciation
Correct answer: Pitch inaccuracies
Auto-Tune is a pitch correction software that identifies off-pitch notes and adjusts them to the nearest correct pitch.
Question 3: Which US pop singer released the album 'Teenage Dream' in 2010?
- Taylor Swift
- Katy Perry (Correct answer)
- Lady Gaga
- Rihanna
Correct answer: Katy Perry
Katy Perry released 'Teenage Dream' in 2010, becoming the first female artist to score five number-one hits from a single album.
Question 4: What vocal exercise involves singing up and down a scale on a single vowel sound?
- Scat singing
- Vocalise (Correct answer)
- Yodeling
- Overtone singing
Correct answer: Vocalise
A vocalise is a vocal exercise or composition sung on open vowel sounds without lyrics to develop tone and technique.
Question 5: Which pop singer is associated with the vocal technique known as the 'Mariah whistle'?
- Ariana Grande
- Celine Dion
- Mariah Carey (Correct answer)
- Christina Aguilera
Correct answer: Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is internationally recognized for her extensive use of the whistle register, earning her the term 'Mariah whistle.'
Question 6: In pop music production, what is 'doubling' a vocal track?
- Singing an octave higher
- Recording the same part twice for thickness (Correct answer)
- Using two singers simultaneously
- Adding reverb effects
Correct answer: Recording the same part twice for thickness
Vocal doubling involves recording the same vocal line twice and layering them to create a fuller, thicker sound in the mix.
Singers & Vocalist Pop Singers 2
Which pop artist holds the record for the best-selling digital single of all time with 'Shape of You'?