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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

Which animated music video features a character named 'Mr. Roboto'?

  1. Styx - Mr. Roboto

  2. A-ha - Take On Me

  3. Michael Jackson - Thriller

  4. Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
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The animated music video for Styx's 'Mr. Roboto' features a character named 'Mr. Roboto'.

Multiple choice

Which animated music video features a character named 'The Head'?

  1. Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime

  2. Michael Jackson - Thriller

  3. A-ha - Take On Me

  4. Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
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The animated music video for Talking Heads' 'Once in a Lifetime' features a character named 'The Head'.

Multiple choice

Which animated music video features a character named 'The Powerpuff Girls'?

  1. The Powerpuff Girls - The Powerpuff Girls (Main Title Theme)

  2. Michael Jackson - Thriller

  3. A-ha - Take On Me

  4. Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
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The animated music video for The Powerpuff Girls' 'The Powerpuff Girls (Main Title Theme)' features a character named 'The Powerpuff Girls'.

Multiple choice

Which animated music video features a character named 'The Simpsons'?

  1. The Simpsons - Do the Bartman

  2. Michael Jackson - Thriller

  3. A-ha - Take On Me

  4. Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
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The animated music video for The Simpsons' 'Do the Bartman' features a character named 'The Simpsons'.

Multiple choice

Which animated music video features a character named 'South Park'?

  1. South Park - Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride

  2. Michael Jackson - Thriller

  3. A-ha - Take On Me

  4. Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
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The animated music video for South Park's 'Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride' features a character named 'South Park'.

Multiple choice

Which animated music video features a character named 'Beavis and Butt-Head'?

  1. Beavis and Butt-Head - Beavis and Butt-Head Theme Song

  2. Michael Jackson - Thriller

  3. A-ha - Take On Me

  4. Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
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The animated music video for Beavis and Butt-Head's 'Beavis and Butt-Head Theme Song' features a character named 'Beavis and Butt-Head'.

Multiple choice

Which animated music video features a character named 'Ren & Stimpy'?

  1. Ren & Stimpy - Stimpy's Invention

  2. Michael Jackson - Thriller

  3. A-ha - Take On Me

  4. Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
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The animated music video for Ren & Stimpy's 'Stimpy's Invention' features a character named 'Ren & Stimpy'.

Multiple choice

Which animated music video features a character named 'Rugrats'?

  1. Rugrats - I'm a Little Baby

  2. Michael Jackson - Thriller

  3. A-ha - Take On Me

  4. Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
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The animated music video for Rugrats' 'I'm a Little Baby' features a character named 'Rugrats'.

Multiple choice

Which animated music video features a character named 'Doug'?

  1. Doug - The Doug Theme Song

  2. Michael Jackson - Thriller

  3. A-ha - Take On Me

  4. Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
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The animated music video for Doug's 'The Doug Theme Song' features a character named 'Doug'.

Multiple choice

Which animated music video features a character named 'The Angry Beavers'?

  1. The Angry Beavers - The Angry Beavers Theme Song

  2. Michael Jackson - Thriller

  3. A-ha - Take On Me

  4. Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
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The animated music video for The Angry Beavers' 'The Angry Beavers Theme Song' features a character named 'The Angry Beavers'.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first single released by Motown Records?

  1. Money (That's What I Want)

  2. Please Mr. Postman

  3. My Girl

  4. I Heard It Through the Grapevine
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The first single released by Motown Records was 'Money (That's What I Want)' by Barrett Strong in 1959.

Multiple choice

In Missy Elliott's music video for 'The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)', what does she transform into?

  1. A mermaid

  2. A butterfly

  3. A superhero

  4. A robot
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Explanation

Missy Elliott's iconic music video for 'The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)' features her transforming into a superhero, showcasing her powerful and energetic persona.

Multiple choice

Which music video features a group of people dancing in a subway station?

  1. Thriller

  2. Billie Jean

  3. Smooth Criminal

  4. Beat It
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Explanation

The music video for 'Smooth Criminal' features a group of people dancing in a subway station, highlighting the smooth and slick moves associated with Michael Jackson's signature style.

Multiple choice

Which music video features a group of people dancing on a rooftop in New York City?

  1. Empire State of Mind

  2. New York State of Mind

  3. Empire State Building

  4. New York City
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The music video for 'Empire State of Mind' features Jay-Z and Alicia Keys performing on a rooftop in New York City, capturing the essence of the city's vibrant energy and iconic skyline.

Multiple choice

In the music video for 'Strong Enough', what does Sheryl Crow use to break through a wall?

  1. A sledgehammer

  2. A pickaxe

  3. A crowbar

  4. A wrecking ball
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In the music video for 'Strong Enough', Sheryl Crow uses a sledgehammer to break through a wall, symbolizing her strength and determination in overcoming obstacles.