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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

In which song does Katy Perry sing about feeling ashamed of her insecurities?

  1. Firework

  2. Roar

  3. Dark Horse

  4. Chained to the Rhythm
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the song "Firework", Katy Perry sings about feeling ashamed of her insecurities and how she overcomes them to shine brightly.

Multiple choice

Which song by Justin Bieber features the line "I'm ashamed of the way I treated you"?

  1. Sorry

  2. Love Yourself

  3. What Do You Mean?

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

The song "Sorry" by Justin Bieber includes the line "I'm ashamed of the way I treated you" in its lyrics.

Multiple choice

In which song does Ariana Grande sing about feeling ashamed of her past relationships?

  1. Problem

  2. Break Free

  3. Love Me Harder

  4. Side to Side
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In the song "Break Free", Ariana Grande sings about feeling ashamed of her past relationships and her desire to break free from them.

Multiple choice

Which song by the Weeknd features the line "I'm ashamed of the things I've done to you"?

  1. Starboy

  2. The Hills

  3. Can't Feel My Face

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

The song "Earned It" by the Weeknd includes the line "I'm ashamed of the things I've done to you" in its lyrics.

Multiple choice

In which song does Rihanna sing about feeling ashamed of her mistakes?

  1. Umbrella

  2. Diamonds

  3. Work

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

In the song "Needed Me", Rihanna sings about feeling ashamed of her mistakes and how she has learned from them.

Multiple choice

Which song by Drake features the line "I'm ashamed of the things I've done in the past"?

  1. Hotline Bling

  2. One Dance

  3. God's Plan

  4. In My Feelings
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The song "God's Plan" by Drake includes the line "I'm ashamed of the things I've done in the past" in its lyrics.

Multiple choice

In which song does Kanye West sing about feeling ashamed of his ego?

  1. Stronger

  2. All of the Lights

  3. Power

  4. Jesus Walks
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In the song "Power", Kanye West sings about feeling ashamed of his ego and how he is working to overcome it.

Multiple choice

Which song by Lady Gaga features the line "I'm ashamed of the way I treated you"?

  1. Poker Face

  2. Bad Romance

  3. Alejandro

  4. Born This Way
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Alejandro" by Lady Gaga includes the line "I'm ashamed of the way I treated you" in its lyrics.

Multiple choice

In which song does Bruno Mars sing about feeling ashamed of his past actions?

  1. Uptown Funk

  2. 24K Magic

  3. That's What I Like

  4. Versace on the Floor
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In the song "That's What I Like", Bruno Mars sings about feeling ashamed of his past actions and how he is working to change his ways.

Multiple choice

Which song by Miley Cyrus features the line "I'm ashamed of the things I've done"?

  1. Wrecking Ball

  2. We Can't Stop

  3. Malibu

  4. Younger Now
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Malibu" by Miley Cyrus includes the line "I'm ashamed of the things I've done" in its lyrics.

Multiple choice

In which song does Demi Lovato sing about feeling ashamed of her body?

  1. Skyscraper

  2. Confident

  3. Sorry Not Sorry

  4. Tell Me You Love Me
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In the song "Confident", Demi Lovato sings about feeling ashamed of her body and how she is learning to love herself for who she is.

Multiple choice

Which song by Selena Gomez features the line "I'm ashamed of the way I acted"?

  1. Good for You

  2. Same Old Love

  3. Hands to Myself

  4. Kill Em with Kindness
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Kill Em with Kindness" by Selena Gomez includes the line "I'm ashamed of the way I acted" in its lyrics.

Multiple choice

Which music video features a man transforming into a fly and exploring a surreal world?

  1. A-ha - 'Take On Me'

  2. Radiohead - 'Paranoid Android'

  3. Peter Gabriel - 'Sledgehammer'

  4. Björk - 'All Is Full of Love'
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The iconic music video for 'Take On Me' by A-ha features a combination of live-action and rotoscoped animation, where the protagonist transforms into a fly and traverses a surreal world of morphing objects and landscapes.

Multiple choice

In the music video for 'Strawberry Swing', what does the protagonist encounter in the dreamlike forest?

  1. A giant strawberry

  2. A talking rabbit

  3. A floating castle

  4. A group of dancing animals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In Coldplay's 'Strawberry Swing' music video, the protagonist finds himself in a dreamlike forest, where he encounters a giant strawberry, symbolizing the sweet and fleeting nature of love.

Multiple choice

Which music video features a man walking through a desolate landscape, encountering surreal and distorted objects?

  1. David Bowie - 'Ashes to Ashes'

  2. Pink Floyd - 'Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2'

  3. The Beatles - 'Strawberry Fields Forever'

  4. The Rolling Stones - 'Paint It Black'
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A Correct answer
Explanation

David Bowie's 'Ashes to Ashes' music video presents a desolate and surreal landscape, where Bowie walks through distorted and fragmented objects, representing his journey through addiction and self-destruction.