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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

Which musical won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2020?

  1. Moulin Rouge! The Musical

  2. Jagged Little Pill

  3. Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

  4. Hadestown
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Hadestown, a musical based on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which musical film features a singing and dancing pizza delivery boy?

  1. Mamma Mia!

  2. Grease

  3. Footloose

  4. Saturday Night Fever
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mamma Mia! is a 2008 musical romantic comedy film directed by Phyllida Lloyd.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the song by Lady Gaga that was banned by the Chinese government in 2011?

  1. Born This Way

  2. Judas

  3. Marry the Night

  4. Bad Romance
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lady Gaga's song "Born This Way" was banned by the Chinese government in 2011 due to its controversial lyrics.

Multiple choice

Which pop group released the hit song 'I Want It That Way' in 1999?

  1. Backstreet Boys

  2. NSYNC

  3. New Kids on the Block

  4. Hanson
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Backstreet Boys released the hit song 'I Want It That Way' in 1999, which became one of their most iconic songs and helped solidify their status as one of the most successful boy bands of all time.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the animated music video directed by Harry Styles for his song 'Golden'?

  1. The Golden Voyage

  2. Golden Days

  3. Golden Hour

  4. Golden Ticket
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Harry Styles directed the animated music video for his song 'Golden' in 2020, simply titled 'Golden'.

Multiple choice

Which animated music video features a character named Noodle?

  1. Feel Good Inc. by Gorillaz

  2. Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz

  3. Stylo by Gorillaz

  4. On Melancholy Hill by Gorillaz
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The animated music video for 'Feel Good Inc.' by Gorillaz features a character named Noodle, who is a member of the virtual band.

Multiple choice

Which animated music video features a character named 2-D?

  1. Feel Good Inc. by Gorillaz

  2. Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz

  3. Stylo by Gorillaz

  4. On Melancholy Hill by Gorillaz
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The animated music video for 'Clint Eastwood' by Gorillaz features a character named 2-D, who is the lead singer of the virtual band.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the animated music video directed by Billie Eilish for her song 'Happier Than Ever'?

  1. Happier Than Ever

  2. Your Power

  3. Therefore I Am

  4. Bad Guy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Billie Eilish directed the animated music video for her song 'Happier Than Ever' in 2021, which features a dark and surreal animation style.

Multiple choice

Which animated music video features a character named Murdoc Niccals?

  1. Feel Good Inc. by Gorillaz

  2. Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz

  3. Stylo by Gorillaz

  4. On Melancholy Hill by Gorillaz
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The animated music video for 'Feel Good Inc.' by Gorillaz features a character named Murdoc Niccals, who is the bassist of the virtual band.

Multiple choice

Which animated music video features a character named Russel Hobbs?

  1. Feel Good Inc. by Gorillaz

  2. Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz

  3. Stylo by Gorillaz

  4. On Melancholy Hill by Gorillaz
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The animated music video for 'Feel Good Inc.' by Gorillaz features a character named Russel Hobbs, who is the drummer of the virtual band.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the animated music video directed by Lil Nas X for his song 'Montero (Call Me by Your Name)'?

  1. Montero (Call Me by Your Name)

  2. Old Town Road

  3. Panini

  4. Industry Baby
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lil Nas X directed the animated music video for his song 'Montero (Call Me by Your Name)' in 2021, which features a controversial and provocative animation style.

Multiple choice

Which animated music video features a character named Ace?

  1. Feel Good Inc. by Gorillaz

  2. Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz

  3. Stylo by Gorillaz

  4. On Melancholy Hill by Gorillaz
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The animated music video for 'On Melancholy Hill' by Gorillaz features a character named Ace, who is the guitarist of the virtual band.

Multiple choice

Which animated music video features a character named Noodle?

  1. Feel Good Inc. by Gorillaz

  2. Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz

  3. Stylo by Gorillaz

  4. On Melancholy Hill by Gorillaz
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The animated music video for 'Feel Good Inc.' by Gorillaz features a character named Noodle, who is a member of the virtual band.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the animated music video directed by Harry Styles for his song 'Watermelon Sugar'?

  1. Watermelon Sugar

  2. Golden

  3. Adore You

  4. Lights Up
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Harry Styles directed the animated music video for his song 'Watermelon Sugar' in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which animated music video features a character named 2-D?

  1. Feel Good Inc. by Gorillaz

  2. Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz

  3. Stylo by Gorillaz

  4. On Melancholy Hill by Gorillaz
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The animated music video for 'Clint Eastwood' by Gorillaz features a character named 2-D, who is the lead singer of the virtual band.