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The Big Four: Sony Music, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and EMI

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Which record label is the oldest among the Big Four?

  1. Sony Music

  2. Universal Music Group

  3. Warner Music Group

  4. EMI


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

EMI was founded in 1931, making it the oldest record label among the Big Four.

Which record label is the largest in terms of revenue?

  1. Sony Music

  2. Universal Music Group

  3. Warner Music Group

  4. EMI


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Universal Music Group is the largest record label in the world, with an annual revenue of over $8 billion.

Which record label is home to the most Grammy Award-winning artists?

  1. Sony Music

  2. Universal Music Group

  3. Warner Music Group

  4. EMI


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Universal Music Group has won more Grammy Awards than any other record label, with over 3,000 awards to its name.

Which record label was founded by the Beatles?

  1. Sony Music

  2. Universal Music Group

  3. Warner Music Group

  4. Apple Corps


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Apple Corps was founded by the Beatles in 1968 as a multimedia company that included a record label.

Which record label is known for its strong presence in the Latin music market?

  1. Sony Music

  2. Universal Music Group

  3. Warner Music Group

  4. EMI Latin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

EMI Latin is a division of EMI that specializes in Latin music and is known for its roster of popular Latin artists.

Which record label was founded by Clive Davis?

  1. Arista Records

  2. Columbia Records

  3. RCA Records

  4. Warner Bros. Records


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Clive Davis founded Arista Records in 1974 after leaving Columbia Records.

Which record label is home to the largest catalog of classical music recordings?

  1. Deutsche Grammophon

  2. Decca Records

  3. Philips Classics

  4. EMI Classics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deutsche Grammophon is the largest classical music record label in the world, with a catalog of over 100,000 recordings.

Which record label is known for its strong presence in the jazz music market?

  1. Blue Note Records

  2. Impulse! Records

  3. Verve Records

  4. Columbia Records


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Blue Note Records is one of the most iconic jazz record labels, known for its recordings of legendary jazz artists such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Thelonious Monk.

Which record label was founded by Berry Gordy?

  1. Motown Records

  2. Stax Records

  3. Atlantic Records

  4. Chess Records


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Berry Gordy founded Motown Records in 1959 in Detroit, Michigan.

Which record label is known for its strong presence in the country music market?

  1. Sony Music Nashville

  2. Universal Music Group Nashville

  3. Warner Music Nashville

  4. EMI Nashville


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sony Music Nashville is the largest country music record label in the world, with a roster of artists including Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, and Luke Bryan.

Which record label was founded by Ahmet Ertegun?

  1. Atlantic Records

  2. Elektra Records

  3. Nonesuch Records

  4. Warner Bros. Records


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ahmet Ertegun co-founded Atlantic Records in 1947 with Herb Abramson.

Which record label is known for its strong presence in the hip hop music market?

  1. Def Jam Recordings

  2. Roc-A-Fella Records

  3. Cash Money Records

  4. Interscope Records


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Def Jam Recordings is one of the most influential hip hop record labels, founded by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin in 1984.

Which record label was founded by Jay-Z?

  1. Roc-A-Fella Records

  2. Def Jam Recordings

  3. Cash Money Records

  4. Interscope Records


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jay-Z founded Roc-A-Fella Records in 1995.

Which record label is known for its strong presence in the electronic music market?

  1. Ultra Records

  2. Spinnin' Records

  3. Armada Music

  4. Monstercat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ultra Records is one of the largest independent electronic music record labels in the world.

Which record label was founded by Simon Cowell?

  1. Syco Music

  2. Sony Music

  3. Universal Music Group

  4. Warner Music Group


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Simon Cowell founded Syco Music in 2002.

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