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Popular Music Trivia

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Popular music trivia tests knowledge of global chart-topping songs, iconic music videos, and award-winning soundtracks. Questions cover various genres, famous artists, and cultural themes prevalent in modern music. This section is ideal for improving general knowledge for state level exams and trivia competitions.

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Popular Music Trivia Questions

Multiple choice

Complete the title of the 2020 song by Taylor Swift: 'Willow ____'.

  1. Forever

  2. Tonight

  3. Again

  4. Tomorrow
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Taylor Swift's song 'Willow Forever' was released in December 2020 as part of her album 'Evermore' and became a fan favorite.

Multiple choice

Which modern pop song by Coldplay became an anthem for environmental activism and won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 2009?

  1. Viva la Vida

  2. Yellow

  3. Fix You

  4. Clocks
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" is a song that calls for change and renewal in the face of global challenges, including environmental degradation. The song's lyrics include the line "I used to rule the world", which has been interpreted as a reflection on the need for humanity to change its ways and live in harmony with the natural world.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the award given to the best music video of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Video of the Year

  2. Artist of the Year

  3. Song of the Year

  4. Best New Artist
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Video of the Year award at the MTV Video Music Awards is given to the music video that is considered the most outstanding and groundbreaking in terms of creativity, artistry, and overall impact.

Multiple choice

What are some of the most iconic catchphrases from reality television?

  1. You're fired!

  2. Keep calm and carry on.

  3. Live, laugh, love.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The catchphrase 'You're fired!' from the reality television show 'The Apprentice' has become one of the most iconic catchphrases in television history.

Multiple choice

In Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell, what is the name of the song that Eleanor and Park bond over?

  1. Come Sail Away

  2. Sweet Child o' Mine

  3. Every Breath You Take

  4. Don't Stop Believin'
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Explanation

Eleanor and Park bond over the song "Come Sail Away" by Styx in Eleanor & Park.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the groundbreaking music video channel that launched in 1981 and significantly influenced popular culture?

  1. MTV

  2. VH1

  3. BET

  4. Fuse
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Explanation

MTV (Music Television) transformed the music industry by introducing music videos and creating a platform for artists to visually express their music.

Multiple choice

Which Prince song features the line "I would die 4 U"?

  1. Purple Rain

  2. When Doves Cry

  3. I Would Die 4 U

  4. Little Red Corvette
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The song "I Would Die 4 U" was released in 1984 and became a hit single from Prince's album "Purple Rain".

Multiple choice

In "Let's Go Crazy," Prince sings, "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called (__)".

  1. Life

  2. Love

  3. Party

  4. Music
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Explanation

The song "Let's Go Crazy" was released in 1984 and became the opening track on Prince's album "Purple Rain".

Multiple choice

Which Prince song was inspired by a dream he had about his mother?

  1. When Doves Cry

  2. Purple Rain

  3. 1999

  4. Little Red Corvette
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Prince stated that the song "Purple Rain" was inspired by a dream he had about his mother, who died when he was young.

Multiple choice

Which Prince song features the line "I wanna be your lover"?

  1. I Wanna Be Your Lover

  2. When Doves Cry

  3. Purple Rain

  4. Little Red Corvette
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Explanation

The song "I Wanna Be Your Lover" was released in 1979 and became a hit single from Prince's album "Prince".

Multiple choice

Which Prince song features the line "I hear the drums a-pounding out of time"?

  1. When Doves Cry

  2. Purple Rain

  3. Little Red Corvette

  4. 1999
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "When Doves Cry" was released in 1984 and became a hit single from Prince's album "Purple Rain".

Multiple choice

Which Prince song features the line "I'm a little Corvette"?

  1. Little Red Corvette

  2. Purple Rain

  3. When Doves Cry

  4. 1999
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Explanation

The song "Little Red Corvette" was released in 1982 and became a hit single from Prince's album "1999".

Multiple choice

Which Prince song features the line "Party over here"?

  1. 1999

  2. Little Red Corvette

  3. Purple Rain

  4. When Doves Cry
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Explanation

The song "1999" was released in 1982 and became the title track of Prince's album "1999".

Multiple choice

Which Prince song features the line "I'm not a woman, I'm not a man"?

  1. Purple Rain

  2. When Doves Cry

  3. 1999

  4. I Wanna Be Your Lover
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The song "I Wanna Be Your Lover" was released in 1979 and became a hit single from Prince's album "Prince".

Multiple choice

Which Prince song features the line "U got the look"?

  1. U Got the Look

  2. Purple Rain

  3. When Doves Cry

  4. 1999
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Explanation

The song "U Got the Look" was released in 1987 and became a hit single from Prince's album "Sign "☮" the Times".