text stringlengths 1 717 | output stringlengths 116 17.8k |
|---|---|
What television station was responsible for the increasing success of Contemporary Hit Radio artists on the AC charts? | <text>What television station was responsible for the increasing success of Contemporary Hit Radio artists on the AC charts?</text><reasoning>Mainstream AC itself has evolved in a similar fashion over the years; traditional AC artists like Barbra Streisand, the Carpenters, Dionne Warwick, Barry Manilow, John Denver, an... |
Along with Barbra Streisand, the Carpenters, Dionne Warwick, Barry Manilow and Olivia Newton-John, what adult contemporary staple found it more difficult to score chart hits in the 1980s? | <text>Along with Barbra Streisand, the Carpenters, Dionne Warwick, Barry Manilow and Olivia Newton-John, what adult contemporary staple found it more difficult to score chart hits in the 1980s?</text><reasoning>Mainstream AC itself has evolved in a similar fashion over the years; traditional AC artists like Barbra Stre... |
Who did Allmusic refer to as "one of the most successful pop and adult contemporary singers of the '80s and beyond"? | <text>Who did Allmusic refer to as "one of the most successful pop and adult contemporary singers of the '80s and beyond"?</text><reasoning>Mainstream AC itself has evolved in a similar fashion over the years; traditional AC artists like Barbra Streisand, the Carpenters, Dionne Warwick, Barry Manilow, John Denver, and ... |
Where is the only existant depiction of Edward's abbey? | <text>Where is the only existant depiction of Edward's abbey?</text><reasoning>The only extant depiction of Edward's abbey, together with the adjacent Palace of Westminster, is in the Bayeux Tapestry. Some of the lower parts of the monastic dormitory, an extension of the South Transept, survive in the Norman undercroft... |
What was the original size of Dunstan's original monk community? | <text>What was the original size of Dunstan's original monk community?</text><reasoning>The only extant depiction of Edward's abbey, together with the adjacent Palace of Westminster, is in the Bayeux Tapestry. Some of the lower parts of the monastic dormitory, an extension of the South Transept, survive in the Norman u... |
How was the community able to increase? | <text>How was the community able to increase?</text><reasoning>The only extant depiction of Edward's abbey, together with the adjacent Palace of Westminster, is in the Bayeux Tapestry. Some of the lower parts of the monastic dormitory, an extension of the South Transept, survive in the Norman undercroft of the Great Sc... |
What is adjacent the abbey? | <text>What is adjacent the abbey?</text><reasoning>The only extant depiction of Edward's abbey, together with the adjacent Palace of Westminster, is in the Bayeux Tapestry. Some of the lower parts of the monastic dormitory, an extension of the South Transept, survive in the Norman undercroft of the Great School, includ... |
Along with the recession, what broad economic trend marked the decline of adult contemporary radio stations? | <text>Along with the recession, what broad economic trend marked the decline of adult contemporary radio stations?</text><reasoning>The consolidation of the "hot AC" format contrasted with the near-demise of most other AC formats: Beginning with the 2005-2007 economic downturn and eventual recession most stations went ... |
Along with CHR, Top 40 and Latino, what format have former AC stations transitioned to? | <text>Along with CHR, Top 40 and Latino, what format have former AC stations transitioned to?</text><reasoning>The consolidation of the "hot AC" format contrasted with the near-demise of most other AC formats: Beginning with the 2005-2007 economic downturn and eventual recession most stations went for the more chart-ba... |
What AC format is still viable? | <text>What AC format is still viable?</text><reasoning>The consolidation of the "hot AC" format contrasted with the near-demise of most other AC formats: Beginning with the 2005-2007 economic downturn and eventual recession most stations went for the more chart-based CHR, along with the top 40, urban and even Latino fo... |
Declining sales of what items harmed the adult contemporary genre? | <text>Declining sales of what items harmed the adult contemporary genre?</text><reasoning>The consolidation of the "hot AC" format contrasted with the near-demise of most other AC formats: Beginning with the 2005-2007 economic downturn and eventual recession most stations went for the more chart-based CHR, along with t... |
What other adult contemporary radio format is urban AC similar to? | <text>What other adult contemporary radio format is urban AC similar to?</text><reasoning>The urban AC stations resemble soft AC rather than hot AC; they play predominantly R&B and soul music with little hip-hop. This is reflected in many of the urban AC radio stations' taglines, such as "Today's R&B and classic soul",... |
What genre of music is not played frequently on urban AC? | <text>What genre of music is not played frequently on urban AC?</text><reasoning>The urban AC stations resemble soft AC rather than hot AC; they play predominantly R&B and soul music with little hip-hop. This is reflected in many of the urban AC radio stations' taglines, such as "Today's R&B and classic soul", "The bes... |
What two genres of music are popular on urban AC? | <text>What two genres of music are popular on urban AC?</text><reasoning>The urban AC stations resemble soft AC rather than hot AC; they play predominantly R&B and soul music with little hip-hop. This is reflected in many of the urban AC radio stations' taglines, such as "Today's R&B and classic soul", "The best variet... |
Along with Trey Songz, Patti LaBelle, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Frank Ocean, Craig David and Mariah Carey, who is a well-known urban AC artist? | <text>Along with Trey Songz, Patti LaBelle, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Frank Ocean, Craig David and Mariah Carey, who is a well-known urban AC artist?</text><reasoning>The urban AC stations resemble soft AC rather than hot AC; they play predominantly R&B and soul music with little hip-hop. This is ... |
What adult contemporary radio format is urban AC not similar to? | <text>What adult contemporary radio format is urban AC not similar to?</text><reasoning>The urban AC stations resemble soft AC rather than hot AC; they play predominantly R&B and soul music with little hip-hop. This is reflected in many of the urban AC radio stations' taglines, such as "Today's R&B and classic soul", "... |
Who have hot AC format radio stations had to change the music they play? | <text>Who have hot AC format radio stations had to change the music they play?</text><reasoning>With the mixture of radio friendly AC tunes with some rock and pop fare also landing on the pop charts, mainstream songs won over many critics in the need to define AC, and appeared to change the tolerance and acceptance of ... |
By what two genres are modern pop songs heavily influenced? | <text>By what two genres are modern pop songs heavily influenced?</text><reasoning>With the mixture of radio friendly AC tunes with some rock and pop fare also landing on the pop charts, mainstream songs won over many critics in the need to define AC, and appeared to change the tolerance and acceptance of AC music into... |
Why is new rock not suitable for mainstream radio? | <text>Why is new rock not suitable for mainstream radio?</text><reasoning>With the mixture of radio friendly AC tunes with some rock and pop fare also landing on the pop charts, mainstream songs won over many critics in the need to define AC, and appeared to change the tolerance and acceptance of AC music into mainstre... |
What radio station formats faced demographic pressures in the 1960s and 70s? | <text>What radio station formats faced demographic pressures in the 1960s and 70s?</text><reasoning>The soft AC format may soon be facing the demographic pressures that the jazz and big band formats faced in the 1960s and 1970s and that the oldies format is starting to face today, with the result that one may hear soft... |
What radio station format is facing demographic pressures in the present day? | <text>What radio station format is facing demographic pressures in the present day?</text><reasoning>The soft AC format may soon be facing the demographic pressures that the jazz and big band formats faced in the 1960s and 1970s and that the oldies format is starting to face today, with the result that one may hear sof... |
What radio station format have many of the former soft AC artists moved to? | <text>What radio station format have many of the former soft AC artists moved to?</text><reasoning>The soft AC format may soon be facing the demographic pressures that the jazz and big band formats faced in the 1960s and 1970s and that the oldies format is starting to face today, with the result that one may hear soft ... |
Certain soft AC stations have found a niche on the radio by doing what? | <text>Certain soft AC stations have found a niche on the radio by doing what?</text><reasoning>The soft AC format may soon be facing the demographic pressures that the jazz and big band formats faced in the 1960s and 1970s and that the oldies format is starting to face today, with the result that one may hear soft AC l... |
Why are adult standards format radio stations declining? | <text>Why are adult standards format radio stations declining?</text><reasoning>The soft AC format may soon be facing the demographic pressures that the jazz and big band formats faced in the 1960s and 1970s and that the oldies format is starting to face today, with the result that one may hear soft AC less on over-the... |
What radio format is similar to urban AC but features older soul and R&B songs? | <text>What radio format is similar to urban AC but features older soul and R&B songs?</text><reasoning>A more elaborate form of urban AC is the rhythmic oldies format, which focuses primarily on "old school" R&B and soul hits from the 1960s to the 1990s, including Motown and disco hits. The format includes soul or disc... |
What is the earliest decade of music typically featured on the rhythmic oldies format? | <text>What is the earliest decade of music typically featured on the rhythmic oldies format?</text><reasoning>A more elaborate form of urban AC is the rhythmic oldies format, which focuses primarily on "old school" R&B and soul hits from the 1960s to the 1990s, including Motown and disco hits. The format includes soul ... |
What is the most recent decade music from which music can be heard on a rhythmic oldies station? | <text>What is the most recent decade music from which music can be heard on a rhythmic oldies station?</text><reasoning>A more elaborate form of urban AC is the rhythmic oldies format, which focuses primarily on "old school" R&B and soul hits from the 1960s to the 1990s, including Motown and disco hits. The format incl... |
What is the target demographic of the rhythmic oldies format? | <text>What is the target demographic of the rhythmic oldies format?</text><reasoning>A more elaborate form of urban AC is the rhythmic oldies format, which focuses primarily on "old school" R&B and soul hits from the 1960s to the 1990s, including Motown and disco hits. The format includes soul or disco artists such as ... |
Along with Josh Groban, what notable pop artist started out his career on adult contemporary radio? | <text>Along with Josh Groban, what notable pop artist started out his career on adult contemporary radio?</text><reasoning>While most artists became established in other formats before moving to adult contemporary, Michael Bublé and Josh Groban started out as AC artists. Throughout this decade, artists such as Nick Lac... |
What sort of sound does the music of Susan Boyle have? | <text>What sort of sound does the music of Susan Boyle have?</text><reasoning>While most artists became established in other formats before moving to adult contemporary, Michael Bublé and Josh Groban started out as AC artists. Throughout this decade, artists such as Nick Lachey, James Blunt, John Mayer, Bruno Mars, Jas... |
Along with Faith Hill, Shania Twain and LeAnn Rimes, what country artist has had adult contemporary hits? | <text>Along with Faith Hill, Shania Twain and LeAnn Rimes, what country artist has had adult contemporary hits?</text><reasoning>While most artists became established in other formats before moving to adult contemporary, Michael Bublé and Josh Groban started out as AC artists. Throughout this decade, artists such as Ni... |
What genre of music has soft AC found common ground with? | <text>What genre of music has soft AC found common ground with?</text><reasoning>While most artists became established in other formats before moving to adult contemporary, Michael Bublé and Josh Groban started out as AC artists. Throughout this decade, artists such as Nick Lachey, James Blunt, John Mayer, Bruno Mars, ... |
What is Adrian Moreira's job title? | <text>What is Adrian Moreira's job title?</text><reasoning>A notable pattern that developed during the 2000s and 2010s has been for certain pop songs to have lengthy runs on AC charts, even after the songs have fallen off the Hot 100. Adrian Moreira, senior vice president for adult music for RCA Music Group, said, "We'... |
For what company does Adrian Moreira work? | <text>For what company does Adrian Moreira work?</text><reasoning>A notable pattern that developed during the 2000s and 2010s has been for certain pop songs to have lengthy runs on AC charts, even after the songs have fallen off the Hot 100. Adrian Moreira, senior vice president for adult music for RCA Music Group, sai... |
Who wrote, "In other words, AC stations are where pop songs go to die a very long death. Or, to optimists, to get a second life"? | <text>Who wrote, "In other words, AC stations are where pop songs go to die a very long death. Or, to optimists, to get a second life"?</text><reasoning>A notable pattern that developed during the 2000s and 2010s has been for certain pop songs to have lengthy runs on AC charts, even after the songs have fallen off the ... |
Where was Corey Moss' article published? | <text>Where was Corey Moss' article published?</text><reasoning>A notable pattern that developed during the 2000s and 2010s has been for certain pop songs to have lengthy runs on AC charts, even after the songs have fallen off the Hot 100. Adrian Moreira, senior vice president for adult music for RCA Music Group, said,... |
When do adult contemporary stations begin to play Top 40 songs? | <text>When do adult contemporary stations begin to play Top 40 songs?</text><reasoning>A notable pattern that developed during the 2000s and 2010s has been for certain pop songs to have lengthy runs on AC charts, even after the songs have fallen off the Hot 100. Adrian Moreira, senior vice president for adult music for... |
When does Christmas music on AC format stations usually begin? | <text>When does Christmas music on AC format stations usually begin?</text><reasoning>These Christmas music marathons typically start during the week before Thanksgiving Day and end after Christmas Day, or sometimes extending to New Year's Day. Afterwards, the stations usually resume their normal music fare. Several st... |
When is the earlier of the two times that Christmas music on adult contemporary stations typically ends? | <text>When is the earlier of the two times that Christmas music on adult contemporary stations typically ends?</text><reasoning>These Christmas music marathons typically start during the week before Thanksgiving Day and end after Christmas Day, or sometimes extending to New Year's Day. Afterwards, the stations usually ... |
When is the later of the two times that Christmas music on adult contemporary stations usually ends? | <text>When is the later of the two times that Christmas music on adult contemporary stations usually ends?</text><reasoning>These Christmas music marathons typically start during the week before Thanksgiving Day and end after Christmas Day, or sometimes extending to New Year's Day. Afterwards, the stations usually resu... |
When is the earliest an AC station will switch to a Christmas format? | <text>When is the earliest an AC station will switch to a Christmas format?</text><reasoning>These Christmas music marathons typically start during the week before Thanksgiving Day and end after Christmas Day, or sometimes extending to New Year's Day. Afterwards, the stations usually resume their normal music fare. Sev... |
What two formats pioneered the Christmas music tradition in the 1960s? | <text>What two formats pioneered the Christmas music tradition in the 1960s?</text><reasoning>These Christmas music marathons typically start during the week before Thanksgiving Day and end after Christmas Day, or sometimes extending to New Year's Day. Afterwards, the stations usually resume their normal music fare. Se... |
What chart did the Easy Listening chart begin to diverge from? | <text>What chart did the Easy Listening chart begin to diverge from?</text><reasoning>After 1965, differences between the Hot 100 chart and the Easy Listening chart became more pronounced. Better reflecting what middle of the road stations were actually playing, the composition of the chart changed dramatically. As roc... |
In what year did the Easy Listening and Hot 100 charts begin to diverge? | <text>In what year did the Easy Listening and Hot 100 charts begin to diverge?</text><reasoning>After 1965, differences between the Hot 100 chart and the Easy Listening chart became more pronounced. Better reflecting what middle of the road stations were actually playing, the composition of the chart changed dramatical... |
Along with Roger Miller and Barbra Streisand, who was a successful Easy Listening artist in this era? | <text>Along with Roger Miller and Barbra Streisand, who was a successful Easy Listening artist in this era?</text><reasoning>After 1965, differences between the Hot 100 chart and the Easy Listening chart became more pronounced. Better reflecting what middle of the road stations were actually playing, the composition of... |
Why did the crossover between Hot 100 and Easy Listening decrease? | <text>Why did the crossover between Hot 100 and Easy Listening decrease?</text><reasoning>After 1965, differences between the Hot 100 chart and the Easy Listening chart became more pronounced. Better reflecting what middle of the road stations were actually playing, the composition of the chart changed dramatically. As... |
Along with soft AC, on what station format might adult contemporary R&B be featured? | <text>Along with soft AC, on what station format might adult contemporary R&B be featured?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary R&B may be played on both soft AC stations and urban AC. It is a form of neo soul R&B that places emphasis on songcraft and sophistication. As the use of drum machines, synthesizers, and sequen... |
What features are emphasized in adult contemporary R&B music? | <text>What features are emphasized in adult contemporary R&B music?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary R&B may be played on both soft AC stations and urban AC. It is a form of neo soul R&B that places emphasis on songcraft and sophistication. As the use of drum machines, synthesizers, and sequencers dominates R&B-root... |
Along with smooth soul and quiet storm, what genre influenced adult contemporary R&B? | <text>Along with smooth soul and quiet storm, what genre influenced adult contemporary R&B?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary R&B may be played on both soft AC stations and urban AC. It is a form of neo soul R&B that places emphasis on songcraft and sophistication. As the use of drum machines, synthesizers, and seque... |
During what decade was smooth soul popular? | <text>During what decade was smooth soul popular?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary R&B may be played on both soft AC stations and urban AC. It is a form of neo soul R&B that places emphasis on songcraft and sophistication. As the use of drum machines, synthesizers, and sequencers dominates R&B-rooted music, adult co... |
Along with drum machines and synthesizers, what electronic instruments are often found in modern R&B-based music? | <text>Along with drum machines and synthesizers, what electronic instruments are often found in modern R&B-based music?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary R&B may be played on both soft AC stations and urban AC. It is a form of neo soul R&B that places emphasis on songcraft and sophistication. As the use of drum machi... |
Where does Catalan get its vowel system? | <text>Where does Catalan get its vowel system?</text><reasoning>Catalan has inherited the typical vowel system of Vulgar Latin, with seven stressed phonemes: /a ɛ e i ɔ o u/, a common feature in Western Romance, except Spanish. Balearic has also instances of stressed /ə/. Dialects differ in the different degrees of vow... |
How many stressed phenoms are there? | <text>How many stressed phenoms are there?</text><reasoning>Catalan has inherited the typical vowel system of Vulgar Latin, with seven stressed phonemes: /a ɛ e i ɔ o u/, a common feature in Western Romance, except Spanish. Balearic has also instances of stressed /ə/. Dialects differ in the different degrees of vowel r... |
Where is this a common feature? | <text>Where is this a common feature?</text><reasoning>Catalan has inherited the typical vowel system of Vulgar Latin, with seven stressed phonemes: /a ɛ e i ɔ o u/, a common feature in Western Romance, except Spanish. Balearic has also instances of stressed /ə/. Dialects differ in the different degrees of vowel reduct... |
What is the exception to this common characteristic? | <text>What is the exception to this common characteristic?</text><reasoning>Catalan has inherited the typical vowel system of Vulgar Latin, with seven stressed phonemes: /a ɛ e i ɔ o u/, a common feature in Western Romance, except Spanish. Balearic has also instances of stressed /ə/. Dialects differ in the different de... |
What differs in vowel reduction? | <text>What differs in vowel reduction?</text><reasoning>Catalan has inherited the typical vowel system of Vulgar Latin, with seven stressed phonemes: /a ɛ e i ɔ o u/, a common feature in Western Romance, except Spanish. Balearic has also instances of stressed /ə/. Dialects differ in the different degrees of vowel reduc... |
In the early 20th century it became more common to bury what kind of remains? | <text>In the early 20th century it became more common to bury what kind of remains?</text><reasoning>During the early 20th century it became increasingly common to bury cremated remains rather than coffins in the abbey. In 1905 the actor Sir Henry Irving was cremated and his ashes buried in Westminster Abbey, thereby b... |
In what year was Sir Henry Irving cremated? | <text>In what year was Sir Henry Irving cremated?</text><reasoning>During the early 20th century it became increasingly common to bury cremated remains rather than coffins in the abbey. In 1905 the actor Sir Henry Irving was cremated and his ashes buried in Westminster Abbey, thereby becoming the first person ever to b... |
Who was buried in the south choir aisle in 2014? | <text>Who was buried in the south choir aisle in 2014?</text><reasoning>During the early 20th century it became increasingly common to bury cremated remains rather than coffins in the abbey. In 1905 the actor Sir Henry Irving was cremated and his ashes buried in Westminster Abbey, thereby becoming the first person ever... |
What family has the Northumberland Vault? | <text>What family has the Northumberland Vault?</text><reasoning>During the early 20th century it became increasingly common to bury cremated remains rather than coffins in the abbey. In 1905 the actor Sir Henry Irving was cremated and his ashes buried in Westminster Abbey, thereby becoming the first person ever to be ... |
The Pyx Chamber and chapter house are under guardianship of whom? | <text>The Pyx Chamber and chapter house are under guardianship of whom?</text><reasoning>The chapter house and Pyx Chamber at Westminster Abbey are in the guardianship of English Heritage, but under the care and management of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster. English Heritage have funded a major programme of work on... |
Who cares for and manages the Pyx Chamber and chapter house? | <text>Who cares for and manages the Pyx Chamber and chapter house?</text><reasoning>The chapter house and Pyx Chamber at Westminster Abbey are in the guardianship of English Heritage, but under the care and management of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster. English Heritage have funded a major programme of work on the ... |
English Heritage has funded what for the chapter house? | <text>English Heritage has funded what for the chapter house?</text><reasoning>The chapter house and Pyx Chamber at Westminster Abbey are in the guardianship of English Heritage, but under the care and management of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster. English Heritage have funded a major programme of work on the chapt... |
What station did Mike Marino work for in 1997? | <text>What station did Mike Marino work for in 1997?</text><reasoning>Modern adult contemporary can be a variation of hot AC, and includes modern rock titles in its presentation. In 1997, Mike Marino of KMXB in Las Vegas described the format as reaching "an audience that has outgrown the edgier hip-hop or alternative m... |
Where was the radio station KMXB based in 1997? | <text>Where was the radio station KMXB based in 1997?</text><reasoning>Modern adult contemporary can be a variation of hot AC, and includes modern rock titles in its presentation. In 1997, Mike Marino of KMXB in Las Vegas described the format as reaching "an audience that has outgrown the edgier hip-hop or alternative ... |
What age demographic is modern rock radio focused on? | <text>What age demographic is modern rock radio focused on?</text><reasoning>Modern adult contemporary can be a variation of hot AC, and includes modern rock titles in its presentation. In 1997, Mike Marino of KMXB in Las Vegas described the format as reaching "an audience that has outgrown the edgier hip-hop or altern... |
What is the sex of the listeners modern rock radio is geared towards? | <text>What is the sex of the listeners modern rock radio is geared towards?</text><reasoning>Modern adult contemporary can be a variation of hot AC, and includes modern rock titles in its presentation. In 1997, Mike Marino of KMXB in Las Vegas described the format as reaching "an audience that has outgrown the edgier h... |
Unlike modern rock radio, what sex is adult contemporary radio said to appeal to? | <text>Unlike modern rock radio, what sex is adult contemporary radio said to appeal to?</text><reasoning>Modern adult contemporary can be a variation of hot AC, and includes modern rock titles in its presentation. In 1997, Mike Marino of KMXB in Las Vegas described the format as reaching "an audience that has outgrown ... |
When did Henry VIII take direct royal control? | <text>When did Henry VIII take direct royal control?</text><reasoning>Henry VIII assumed direct royal control in 1539 and granted the abbey the status of a cathedral by charter in 1540, simultaneously issuing letters patent establishing the Diocese of Westminster. By granting the abbey cathedral status Henry VIII gaine... |
Who gave the abbey status of a cathedral in 1540? | <text>Who gave the abbey status of a cathedral in 1540?</text><reasoning>Henry VIII assumed direct royal control in 1539 and granted the abbey the status of a cathedral by charter in 1540, simultaneously issuing letters patent establishing the Diocese of Westminster. By granting the abbey cathedral status Henry VIII ga... |
What did the cathedral status save the abbey from? | <text>What did the cathedral status save the abbey from?</text><reasoning>Henry VIII assumed direct royal control in 1539 and granted the abbey the status of a cathedral by charter in 1540, simultaneously issuing letters patent establishing the Diocese of Westminster. By granting the abbey cathedral status Henry VIII g... |
What did changing the status of the abbey create? | <text>What did changing the status of the abbey create?</text><reasoning>Henry VIII assumed direct royal control in 1539 and granted the abbey the status of a cathedral by charter in 1540, simultaneously issuing letters patent establishing the Diocese of Westminster. By granting the abbey cathedral status Henry VIII ga... |
When was Westminster Diocese dissolved? | <text>When was Westminster Diocese dissolved?</text><reasoning>Westminster diocese was dissolved in 1550, but the abbey was recognised (in 1552, retroactively to 1550) as a second cathedral of the Diocese of London until 1556. The already-old expression "robbing Peter to pay Paul" may have been given a new lease of lif... |
The abbey was recognised as what until 1556? | <text>The abbey was recognised as what until 1556?</text><reasoning>Westminster diocese was dissolved in 1550, but the abbey was recognised (in 1552, retroactively to 1550) as a second cathedral of the Diocese of London until 1556. The already-old expression "robbing Peter to pay Paul" may have been given a new lease o... |
Who is the abbey dedicated to? | <text>Who is the abbey dedicated to?</text><reasoning>Westminster diocese was dissolved in 1550, but the abbey was recognised (in 1552, retroactively to 1550) as a second cathedral of the Diocese of London until 1556. The already-old expression "robbing Peter to pay Paul" may have been given a new lease of life when mo... |
When did the abbey suffer damage? | <text>When did the abbey suffer damage?</text><reasoning>It suffered damage during the turbulent 1640s, when it was attacked by Puritan iconoclasts, but was again protected by its close ties to the state during the Commonwealth period. Oliver Cromwell was given an elaborate funeral there in 1658, only to be disinterred... |
Who attacked the abbey? | <text>Who attacked the abbey?</text><reasoning>It suffered damage during the turbulent 1640s, when it was attacked by Puritan iconoclasts, but was again protected by its close ties to the state during the Commonwealth period. Oliver Cromwell was given an elaborate funeral there in 1658, only to be disinterred in Januar... |
What protected the abbey? | <text>What protected the abbey?</text><reasoning>It suffered damage during the turbulent 1640s, when it was attacked by Puritan iconoclasts, but was again protected by its close ties to the state during the Commonwealth period. Oliver Cromwell was given an elaborate funeral there in 1658, only to be disinterred in Janu... |
Who had a fancy funeral at the abbey in 1658? | <text>Who had a fancy funeral at the abbey in 1658?</text><reasoning>It suffered damage during the turbulent 1640s, when it was attacked by Puritan iconoclasts, but was again protected by its close ties to the state during the Commonwealth period. Oliver Cromwell was given an elaborate funeral there in 1658, only to be... |
When was Oliver Cromwell disinterred? | <text>When was Oliver Cromwell disinterred?</text><reasoning>It suffered damage during the turbulent 1640s, when it was attacked by Puritan iconoclasts, but was again protected by its close ties to the state during the Commonwealth period. Oliver Cromwell was given an elaborate funeral there in 1658, only to be disinte... |
Who added a Perpendicular style chapel? | <text>Who added a Perpendicular style chapel?</text><reasoning>Henry VII added a Perpendicular style chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1503 (known as the Henry VII Chapel or the "Lady Chapel"). Much of the stone came from Caen, in France (Caen stone), the Isle of Portland (Portland stone) and the Loire Val... |
Who was the Perpendicular style chapel dedicated to? | <text>Who was the Perpendicular style chapel dedicated to?</text><reasoning>Henry VII added a Perpendicular style chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1503 (known as the Henry VII Chapel or the "Lady Chapel"). Much of the stone came from Caen, in France (Caen stone), the Isle of Portland (Portland stone) and ... |
What part of France did the Caen stone come from? | <text>What part of France did the Caen stone come from?</text><reasoning>Henry VII added a Perpendicular style chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1503 (known as the Henry VII Chapel or the "Lady Chapel"). Much of the stone came from Caen, in France (Caen stone), the Isle of Portland (Portland stone) and the... |
Where did the Portland stone come from? | <text>Where did the Portland stone come from?</text><reasoning>Henry VII added a Perpendicular style chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1503 (known as the Henry VII Chapel or the "Lady Chapel"). Much of the stone came from Caen, in France (Caen stone), the Isle of Portland (Portland stone) and the Loire Val... |
When was the Lady Chapel added? | <text>When was the Lady Chapel added?</text><reasoning>Henry VII added a Perpendicular style chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1503 (known as the Henry VII Chapel or the "Lady Chapel"). Much of the stone came from Caen, in France (Caen stone), the Isle of Portland (Portland stone) and the Loire Valley regi... |
When were the western towers built? | <text>When were the western towers built?</text><reasoning>The abbey's two western towers were built between 1722 and 1745 by Nicholas Hawksmoor, constructed from Portland stone to an early example of a Gothic Revival design. Purbeck marble was used for the walls and the floors of Westminster Abbey, even though the var... |
Who built the western towers of the abbey? | <text>Who built the western towers of the abbey?</text><reasoning>The abbey's two western towers were built between 1722 and 1745 by Nicholas Hawksmoor, constructed from Portland stone to an early example of a Gothic Revival design. Purbeck marble was used for the walls and the floors of Westminster Abbey, even though ... |
What kind of marble was used for the walls and floors of the abbey? | <text>What kind of marble was used for the walls and floors of the abbey?</text><reasoning>The abbey's two western towers were built between 1722 and 1745 by Nicholas Hawksmoor, constructed from Portland stone to an early example of a Gothic Revival design. Purbeck marble was used for the walls and the floors of Westmi... |
Under whom did the 19th century rebulding occur? | <text>Under whom did the 19th century rebulding occur?</text><reasoning>The abbey's two western towers were built between 1722 and 1745 by Nicholas Hawksmoor, constructed from Portland stone to an early example of a Gothic Revival design. Purbeck marble was used for the walls and the floors of Westminster Abbey, even t... |
What were the two western towers built from? | <text>What were the two western towers built from?</text><reasoning>The abbey's two western towers were built between 1722 and 1745 by Nicholas Hawksmoor, constructed from Portland stone to an early example of a Gothic Revival design. Purbeck marble was used for the walls and the floors of Westminster Abbey, even thoug... |
Along with Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Johnny Mathis, Nat King Cole, and Perry Como, who was a prominent early adult contemporary radio artist? | <text>Along with Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Johnny Mathis, Nat King Cole, and Perry Como, who was a prominent early adult contemporary radio artist?</text><reasoning>Initially, the vocalists consisted of artists such as Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Johnny Mathis, Connie Francis, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, and others. The c... |
What type of covers of pop and rock songs were usually played on adult contemporary? | <text>What type of covers of pop and rock songs were usually played on adult contemporary?</text><reasoning>Initially, the vocalists consisted of artists such as Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Johnny Mathis, Connie Francis, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, and others. The custom recordings were usually instrumental versions of cu... |
What songs from the 1940s and 1950s would adult contemporary stations play? | <text>What songs from the 1940s and 1950s would adult contemporary stations play?</text><reasoning>Initially, the vocalists consisted of artists such as Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Johnny Mathis, Connie Francis, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, and others. The custom recordings were usually instrumental versions of current or ... |
When was the abbey's annual income £2400–2800? | <text>When was the abbey's annual income £2400–2800?</text><reasoning>In 1535, the abbey's annual income of £2400–2800[citation needed] (£1,310,000 to £1,530,000 as of 2016), during the assessment attendant on the Dissolution of the Monasteries rendered it second in wealth only to Glastonbury Abbey.</reasoning><output>... |
What was the abbey's annual income as of 2016? | <text>What was the abbey's annual income as of 2016?</text><reasoning>In 1535, the abbey's annual income of £2400–2800[citation needed] (£1,310,000 to £1,530,000 as of 2016), during the assessment attendant on the Dissolution of the Monasteries rendered it second in wealth only to Glastonbury Abbey.</reasoning><output>... |
To which other abbey was Westminster Abbey second in wealth? | <text>To which other abbey was Westminster Abbey second in wealth?</text><reasoning>In 1535, the abbey's annual income of £2400–2800[citation needed] (£1,310,000 to £1,530,000 as of 2016), during the assessment attendant on the Dissolution of the Monasteries rendered it second in wealth only to Glastonbury Abbey.</reas... |
During what was the abbey made second in wealth? | <text>During what was the abbey made second in wealth?</text><reasoning>In 1535, the abbey's annual income of £2400–2800[citation needed] (£1,310,000 to £1,530,000 as of 2016), during the assessment attendant on the Dissolution of the Monasteries rendered it second in wealth only to Glastonbury Abbey.</reasoning><outpu... |
How many phases of matter are there? | <text>How many phases of matter are there?</text><reasoning>Matter commonly exists in four states (or phases): solid, liquid and gas, and plasma. However, advances in experimental techniques have revealed other previously theoretical phases, such as Bose–Einstein condensates and fermionic condensates. A focus on an ele... |
What new phase of matter can be considered with a focus on elementary particles? | <text>What new phase of matter can be considered with a focus on elementary particles?</text><reasoning>Matter commonly exists in four states (or phases): solid, liquid and gas, and plasma. However, advances in experimental techniques have revealed other previously theoretical phases, such as Bose–Einstein condensates ... |
What is the theory that matter is made up of discrete building blocks called? | <text>What is the theory that matter is made up of discrete building blocks called?</text><reasoning>Matter commonly exists in four states (or phases): solid, liquid and gas, and plasma. However, advances in experimental techniques have revealed other previously theoretical phases, such as Bose–Einstein condensates and... |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.