Music Trivia Questions

May 24, 2023

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Get ready to test your music knowledge as we dive into a world of melodies, rhythms, and legendary artists. From chart-topping hits to iconic musicians, we've crafted a collection of music trivia questions that will challenge even the most passionate music enthusiasts.

In this article, we'll explore fascinating facts, famous musicians, music styles, and general knowledge about the vast realm of music. So, whether you're a rock 'n' roll connoisseur, a pop aficionado, or a jazz enthusiast, there's something here to pique your interest.

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Music Trivia Questions and Answers

Name a famous rock band from the 1960s.
- The Beatles
- The Rolling Stones
- Led Zeppelin
- The Who
- The Beach Boys
Name a musical instrument played with a bow.
- Violin
- Cello
- Viola
- Double bass
Name a genre of music that originated in the United States.
- Jazz
- Blues
- Country
- Hip-hop
- Rock and roll
Name a famous female pop artist.
- Madonna
- Beyoncé
- Taylor Swift
- Rihanna
- Ariana Grande
Name a famous music festival.
- Coachella
- Glastonbury
- Woodstock
- Lollapalooza
- Tomorrowland
Name a member of the Jackson family.
- Michael Jackson
- Janet Jackson
- Tito Jackson
- Jermaine Jackson
- La Toya Jackson
Name a popular music streaming service.
- Spotify
- Apple Music
- Amazon Music
- YouTube Music
- Pandora
Name a famous rapper.
- Eminem
- Jay-Z
- Tupac Shakur
- Kanye West
- Drake
Name a music genre known for its fast tempo.
- Punk
- Drum and Bass
- Speed Metal
- Salsa
- Techno
Name a famous male guitarist.
- Jimi Hendrix
- Eric Clapton
- Jimmy Page
- Eddie Van Halen
- Carlos Santana
Name a famous female country singer.
- Dolly Parton
- Shania Twain
- Carrie Underwood
- Taylor Swift
- Reba McEntire
Name a song by Elvis Presley.
- Jailhouse Rock
- Hound Dog
- Love Me Tender
- Can't Help Falling in Love
- Suspicious Minds
Name a music genre that emerged in the 1980s.
- New Wave
- Hair Metal
- Synthpop
- Hip-hop
- Grunge
Name a famous music producer.
- Quincy Jones
- Rick Rubin
- Dr. Dre
- Max Martin
- Pharrell Williams
Name a famous boy band.
- Backstreet Boys
- NSYNC
- One Direction
- BTS
- New Kids on the Block
Name a popular music awards show.
- Grammy Awards
- MTV Video Music Awards
- Billboard Music Awards
- American Music Awards
- BRIT Awards
Name a famous reggae artist.
- Bob Marley
- Peter Tosh
- Jimmy Cliff
- Sean Paul
- Ziggy Marley
Name a musical with songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
- The Phantom of the Opera
- Cats
- Jesus Christ Superstar
- Evita
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Name a famous female jazz singer.
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Billie Holiday
- Nina Simone
- Sarah Vaughan
- Diana Krall
Name a music genre that originated in Latin

America. - Salsa - Tango - Bossa Nova - Mariachi - Reggaeton

Name a famous music video director.
- Spike Jonze
- David Fincher
- Michel Gondry
- Hype Williams
- Joseph Kahn
Name a famous rapper-turned-actor.
- Will Smith
- Ice Cube
- Mark Wahlberg
- Queen Latifah
- Ludacris
Name a song by Queen.
- Bohemian Rhapsody
- We Will Rock You
- Another One Bites the Dust
- Don't Stop Me Now
- Somebody to Love
Name a musical instrument that requires the use of pedals.
- Piano/Keyboard
- Organ
- Guitar
- Harp
- Accordion
Name a famous music duo.
- Simon & Garfunkel
- Daft Punk
- Hall & Oates
- The White Stripes
- OutKast
Name a music style associated with the 1970s.
- Disco
- Funk
- Glam Rock
- Progressive Rock
- Punk
Name a famous male pop artist.
- Michael Jackson
- Prince
- Bruno Mars
- Justin Timberlake
- Ed Sheeran
Name a song by The Rolling Stones.
- (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
- Paint It Black
- Angie
- Jumpin' Jack Flash
- Sympathy for the Devil
Name a famous music composer.
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Frederic Chopin
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Name a music genre associated with the 1990s.
- Grunge
- Britpop
- Eurodance
- Gangsta Rap
- Alternative Rock
Name a famous female R&B artist.
- Aretha Franklin
- Whitney Houston
- Mary J. Blige
- Alicia Keys
- Beyoncé
Name a popular music magazine.
- Rolling Stone
- Billboard
- NME (New Musical Express)
- Spin
- Q
Name a famous male country singer.
- Johnny Cash
- Willie Nelson
- Garth Brooks
- Kenny Rogers
- George Strait
Name a music style associated with the 1950s.
- Rock and Roll
- Doo-Wop
- Rockabilly
- Rhythm and Blues
- Swing
Name a famous female rapper.
- Nicki Minaj
- Cardi B
- Missy Elliott
- Lil' Kim
- Megan Thee Stallion
Name a song by Bob Dylan.
- Like a Rolling Stone
- Blowin' in the Wind
- The Times They Are a-Changin'
- Mr. Tambourine Man
- Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Name a music genre known for its acapella singing.
- Barbershop
- Doo-Wop
- Gospel
- Vocal Jazz
- Beatboxing
Name a famous music venue.
- Madison Square Garden
- Carnegie Hall
- Royal Albert Hall
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- The O2 Arena
Name a famous female rock artist.
- Joan Jett
- Stevie Nicks
- Pat Benatar
- Patti Smith
- Chrissie Hynde
Name a popular music documentary.
- Woodstock
- Searching for Sugar Man
- Amy
- The Last Waltz
- 20 Feet from Stardom
Name a music style associated with the 2000s.
- Pop Punk
- Emo
- Crunk
- Indie Rock
- Dance-Pop
Name a famous male soul singer.
- Marvin Gaye
- Sam Cooke
- Otis Redding
- Stevie Wonder
- Al Green
Name a song by Prince.
- Purple Rain
- When Doves Cry
- Kiss
- 1999
- Raspberry Beret
Name a music genre known for its improvisation.
- Jazz
- Blues
- Funk
- Fusion
- Jam Band
Name a famous male pop group.
- One Direction
- Boyz II Men
- New Kids on the Block
- Take That
- *NSYNC
Name a popular music-themed movie.
- La La Land
- A Star Is Born
- Bohemian Rhapsody
- The Sound of Music
- Pitch Perfect
Name a famous female folk singer.
- Joni Mitchell
- Joan Baez
- Judy Collins
- Buffy Sainte-Marie
- Ani DiFranco
Name a song by Stevie Wonder.
- Superstition
- Isn't She Lovely
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
- I Just Called to Say I Love You
- Sir Duke
Name a music genre associated with the 1980s.
- New Romantic
- Synthpop
- Hair Metal
- New Wave
- Post-Punk
Name a famous music reality show.
- American Idol
- The Voice
- The X Factor
- America's Got Talent
- The Masked Singer
Name a famous male jazz artist.
- Miles Davis
- Louis Armstrong
- John Coltrane
- Charlie Parker
- Duke Ellington
Name a song by Michael Jackson.
- Thriller
- Billie Jean
- Beat It
- Man in the Mirror
- Smooth Criminal
Name a music style associated with the 1960s.
- Psychedelic Rock
- Motown
- Folk Rock
- Soul
- British Invasion
Name a famous male rapper.
- Jay-Z
- Eminem
- Snoop Dogg
- Nas
- Kanye West
Name a popular music-themed TV show.
- Glee
- Empire
- Nashville
- The Voice
- American Bandstand
Name a famous female pop group.
- Spice Girls
- Destiny's Child
- TLC
- Fifth Harmony
- Little Mix
Name a music genre associated with the Caribbean.
- Reggae
- Soca
- Dancehall
- Calypso
- Merengue
Name a famous male rock artist.
- Bruce Springsteen
- David Bowie
- Mick Jagger
- Freddie Mercury
- Kurt Cobain
Name a song by Adele.
- Rolling in the Deep
- Someone Like You
- Hello
- Set Fire to the Rain
- Skyfall
Name a music genre that originated in Africa.
- Afrobeat
- Highlife
- Soukous
- Mbalax
- Juju
Name a famous female country group.
- Dixie Chicks
- The Judds
- Pistol Annies
- Little Big Town
- Lady A
Name a famous male classical composer.
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Franz Schubert
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Name a song by Bob Marley.
- One Love
- No Woman, No Cry
- Redemption Song
- Three Little Birds
- Buffalo Soldier
Name a music genre associated with the 2010s.
- EDM (Electronic Dance Music)
- Trap
- Indie Pop
- K-pop
- R&B
Name a famous female hip-hop artist.
- Nicki Minaj
- Cardi B
- Missy Elliott
- Lauryn Hill
- Megan Thee Stallion
Name a song by The Beatles.
- Hey Jude
- Let It Be
- Yesterday
- Help!
- A Hard Day's Night
Name a music style associated with New Orleans.
- Jazz
- Blues
- Cajun
- Zydeco
- Brass Band
Name a famous male pop singer.
- Justin Timberlake
- Bruno Mars
- Ed Sheeran
- Shawn Mendes
- Harry Styles
Name a song by Taylor Swift.
- Love Story
- Shake It Off
- Blank Space
- You Belong with Me
- Bad Blood
Name a music genre known for its intricate vocal harmonies.
- Barbershop
- Doo-Wop
- Gospel
- A cappella
- Vocal Jazz
Name a famous male blues artist.
- B.B. King
- Muddy Waters
- John Lee Hooker
- Robert Johnson
- Buddy Guy
Name a song by David Bowie.
- Space Oddity
- Heroes
- Let's Dance
- Ziggy Stardust
- Changes
Name a music style associated with the 1940s.
- Big Band
- Swing
- Bebop
- Jump Blues
- Western Swing
Name a famous female pop artist from the 1980s.
- Madonna
- Whitney Houston
- Cyndi Lauper
- Janet Jackson
- Tina Turner
Name a popular music streaming service.
- Spotify
- Apple Music
- Amazon Music
- YouTube Music
- Deezer
Name a famous male rapper from the 1990s.
- Tupac Shakur
- The Notorious B.I.G.
- Snoop Dogg
- Jay-Z
- Nas
Name a song by Nirvana.
- Smells Like Teen Spirit
- Come as You Are
- Lithium
- In Bloom
- Heart-Shaped Box
Name a music style associated with the 1930s.
- Swing
- Big Band
- Blues
- Country
- Boogie-Woogie
Name a famous female soul singer.
- Aretha Franklin
- Etta James
- Diana Ross
- Gladys Knight
- Tina Turner
Name a song by Beyoncé.
- Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
- Crazy in Love
- Halo
- Irreplaceable
- Formation
Name a music genre known for its complex time signatures.
- Progressive Rock
- Math Rock
- Jazz Fusion
- Afrobeat
- Funk
Name a famous male country group.
- The Highwaymen
- Alabama
- Brooks & Dunn
- Rascal Flatts
- Zac Brown Band
Name a song by Rihanna.
- Umbrella
- Diamonds
- We Found Love
- Work
- Rude Boy
Name a music genre associated with the Pacific Islands.
- Hawaiian
- Polynesian
- Reggae
- Jawaiian
- Island Pop
Name a famous male folk singer.
- Bob Dylan
- Woody Guthrie
- Pete Seeger
- Arlo Guthrie
- Cat Stevens
Name a song by Frank Sinatra.
- My Way
- Fly Me to the Moon
- New York, New York
- Strangers in the Night
- Come Fly with Me
Name a music style associated with the 1920s.
- Jazz
- Ragtime
- Big Band
- Blues
- Swing
Name a famous female pop artist from the 1990s.
- Britney Spears
- Christina Aguilera
- Mariah Carey
- Celine Dion
- Janet Jackson
Name a famous male jazz pianist.
- Thelonious Monk
- Herbie Hancock
- Duke Ellington
- Art Tatum
- Bill Evans
Name a song by Whitney Houston.
- I Will Always Love You
- Greatest Love of All
- I Wanna Dance with Somebody
- Saving All My Love for You
- How Will I Know
Name a music genre associated with the Middle East.
- Arabic
- Raï
- Persian
- Turkish
- Klezmer
Name a famous male heavy metal vocalist.
- Ozzy Osbourne
- Bruce Dickinson
- Rob Halford
- James Hetfield
- Ronnie James Dio
Name a song by Eminem.
- Lose Yourself
- Stan
- Rap God
- The Real Slim Shady
- Without Me
Name a music style associated with the 1910s.
- Ragtime
- Early Jazz
- Marching Band
- Opera
- Tin Pan Alley
Name a famous female rock guitarist.
- Joan Jett
- Nancy Wilson
- Lita Ford
- Bonnie Raitt
- Orianthi
Name a song by Bruno Mars.
- Just the Way You Are
- Locked Out of Heaven
- Uptown Funk
- Grenade
- 24K Magic
Name a music genre known for its intricate instrumental techniques.
- Progressive Metal
- Fusion
- Flamenco
- Classical
- Shred
Name a famous male reggae artist.
- Bob Marley
- Jimmy Cliff
- Peter Tosh
- Burning Spear
- Sean Paul
Name a song by Elton John.
- Rocket Man
- Tiny Dancer
- Your Song
- Candle in the Wind
- Crocodile Rock
Name a music style associated with the 1900s.
- Classical
- Opera
- Marching Band
- Ragtime
- Vaudeville

Music Trivia: Summary

In the world of music, every note carries a story, and every melody holds a memory. From legendary musicians to chart-topping hits, the realm of music trivia takes us on a journey through time and genres. We've explored an array of music trivia questions, testing our knowledge of famous musicians, music styles, and fascinating facts. So, as we bid adieu to this harmonious adventure, let's remember the lyrics that have resonated with millions:

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