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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 1970s hit song by Elton John was inspired by his love for tennis and features the line, \"I've got to know a way to serve a perfect game\"?

  1. Rocket Man

  2. Tiny Dancer

  3. Your Song

  4. Bennie and the Jets
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Correct answer
Explanation

Elton John's \"Island Girl\", released in 1975, contains the line \"I've got to know a way to serve a perfect game\", reflecting his passion for tennis.

Multiple choice

Which song is traditionally sung during the Christmas season?

  1. Jingle Bells

  2. Silent Night

  3. Deck the Halls

  4. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Silent Night is a popular Christmas carol that was first performed in 1818.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the song that is often played at weddings?

  1. Here Comes the Bride

  2. The Wedding March

  3. A Thousand Years

  4. Can't Help Falling in Love
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Wedding March is a classical piece of music that is traditionally played as the bride walks down the aisle.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the song that is traditionally sung at funerals?

  1. Amazing Grace

  2. Ave Maria

  3. Pie Jesu

  4. In Paradisum
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Amazing Grace is a popular hymn that is often sung at funerals and memorial services.

Multiple choice

Which song is associated with the Chinese New Year?

  1. Gong Xi Fa Cai

  2. Cai Shen Dao

  3. Xin Nian Kuai Le

  4. Wan Shi Ru Yi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gong Xi Fa Cai is a popular Chinese New Year song that translates to 'Wishing You Prosperity'.

Multiple choice

Which song is associated with the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah?

  1. Ma'oz Tzur

  2. O Hanukkah

  3. Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel

  4. Hava Nagila
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ma'oz Tzur is a traditional Hanukkah song that praises God for the miracles of the holiday.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the song that is often sung at birthday parties?

  1. Happy Birthday to You

  2. For He's a Jolly Good Fellow

  3. Auld Lang Syne

  4. It's a Small World
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Happy Birthday to You is a popular birthday song that is sung all over the world.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the song that is often sung at New Year's Eve parties?

  1. Auld Lang Syne

  2. The Twelve Days of Christmas

  3. Jingle Bells

  4. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Auld Lang Syne is a traditional New Year's Eve song that is sung to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new year.

Multiple choice

What is the tango's most famous song?

  1. La Cumparsita

  2. El Choclo

  3. Por una Cabeza

  4. Adios Nonino
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A Correct answer
Explanation

La Cumparsita is the tango's most famous song. It was written in 1916 by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez.

Multiple choice

Indi-pop music videos often feature:

  1. Elaborate dance sequences

  2. Storytelling narratives

  3. Social commentary

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Indi-pop music videos are known for their visual appeal and often incorporate elaborate dance sequences, storytelling narratives, and social commentary.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the popular children's pop group known for songs like "Can't Stop the Feeling!" and "Happy"?

  1. The Wiggles

  2. One Direction

  3. Maroon 5

  4. Pentatonix
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pentatonix is an American a cappella group that gained popularity through their covers of popular songs, including "Can't Stop the Feeling!" and "Happy".

Multiple choice

Which music video won the Video of the Year award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Taylor Swift - "All Too Well: The Short Film"

  2. Doja Cat - "Woman"

  3. Lil Nas X - "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)"

  4. Olivia Rodrigo - "Drivers License"
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Taylor Swift won the Video of the Year award in 2022 for her 10-minute short film version of "All Too Well".

Multiple choice

Which music video won the Video of the Year award at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. R.E.M. - "Losing My Religion"

  2. Nirvana - "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

  3. Michael Jackson - "Black or White"

  4. Guns N' Roses - "November Rain"
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A Correct answer
Explanation

R.E.M. won the Video of the Year award in 1991 for their song "Losing My Religion".

Multiple choice

Which music video won the Best Male Video award at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Lil Nas X - "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)"

  2. Justin Bieber - "Peaches"

  3. Ed Sheeran - "Bad Habits"

  4. The Weeknd - "Save Your Tears"
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lil Nas X won the Best Male Video award in 2021 for his song "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)".

Multiple choice

Which music video won the Best Female Video award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Taylor Swift - "All Too Well: The Short Film"

  2. Doja Cat - "Woman"

  3. Olivia Rodrigo - "Drivers License"

  4. Billie Eilish - "Happier Than Ever"
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Taylor Swift won the Best Female Video award in 2022 for her 10-minute short film version of "All Too Well".