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S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. is an abbreviation for the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of what kind of a cappella singing in America?	Barbershop Quartet	67%
What medieval style of singing was used in the Catholic church of the middle ages. Though you can still find new recordings from many of your favorite monasteries, if that's your thing. It's not for vocal harmony fans, though, since it is sung in unison.	Gregorian Chant	67%
Who released his "A Cappella" album in 1985. With songs such as, "Pretending to Care", "Johnny Jingo", "Hodja" and "Something to Fall Back On". It was a departure from earlier albums like; Something/Anything, Hermit of Mink Hollow, and The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect, with their hit singles, such as, "Hello It's Me", "Can We Still Be Friends", and "Bang the Drum All Day".	Todd Rundgren	67%
What American singer/songwriter/pianist, and judge on The Sing-Off (an acappella singing contest TV show) produced a 2009 album of collegiate a cappella covers of his songs?	Ben Folds	33%
Whose 1984 album, The Voice, was the first solo vocal jazz album made without any accompaniment or overdubbing. A later voice-only recording was awarded Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the 1989 Grammy Awards. He already had two Grammys from 1986 for vocal arranging and Jazz vocal performance with Manhattan Transfer for their Vocalese album. He also has collaborated with Quincy Jones, En Vogue, Yo-Yo Ma, and Robin Williams, to name just a few.	Bobby McFerrin	33%
What African choir became well known in the U.S. for their collaboration with Paul Simon on his Graceland album, specifically on the songs; "Homeless" and "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes", though they had been recording steadily since 1973.	Ladysmith Black Mambazo	33%
What quintet emerged from the TV show The Sing-Off. They are well known for their covers of pop songs and their Christmas albums with songs such as; "Mary, Did You Know?", and "Hallelujah" as particular favorites.	Pentatonix	33%
What 2012 movie about collegiate a cappella singing groups spawned two sequels, and starred; Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, and Elizabeth Banks, among others.	Pitch Perfect	33%
What other group with a penchant for Holiday music is this small choir of mens' voices that formed 1996 at Indiana University. They took their name from a 1967 album by Thelonious Monk, and have worked with Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Barry Manilow, Dolly Parton and others.	Straight No Chaser	33%
Who are the 8 time Grammy winners in a variety of categories including; vocal jazz, soul gospel and r & b vocal group, who emerged initially as an cappella group? They contributed to the "Do the Right Thing" soundtrack and have collaborated with Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, k.d. lang, and Cece Winans. They have a number in their name?	Take 6	33%

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