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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 music video uses the 'slow motion' editing technique to create a dramatic and visually stunning effect?

  1. Strawberry Swing - Coldplay

  2. Fell in Love with a Girl - The White Stripes

  3. Take On Me - a-ha

  4. Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel
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Explanation

The music video for 'Sledgehammer' by Peter Gabriel uses the 'slow motion' editing technique to create a dramatic and visually stunning effect. The video is composed of a series of slow motion shots that show Gabriel transforming into various objects and creatures, creating a sense of wonder and amazement.

Multiple choice

Which song by The Eagles became a hit in 1976?

  1. Hotel California

  2. Life in the Fast Lane

  3. New Kid in Town

  4. Victim of Love
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Hotel California was released in 1976 and became one of the Eagles' most popular songs.

Multiple choice

Which disco song by Donna Summer topped the charts in 1977?

  1. I Feel Love

  2. Hot Stuff

  3. Bad Girls

  4. Dim All the Lights
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I Feel Love was a groundbreaking disco song that showcased Summer's powerful vocals and Giorgio Moroder's innovative production.

Multiple choice

Which song by ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974?

  1. Waterloo

  2. Dancing Queen

  3. Fernando

  4. The Winner Takes It All
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Waterloo was ABBA's first international hit and launched their career to global stardom.

Multiple choice

Which song by The Bee Gees became a hit in 1977?

  1. Stayin' Alive

  2. Night Fever

  3. How Deep Is Your Love

  4. Boogie Oogie Oogie
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Stayin' Alive was the title track from the soundtrack of the movie "Saturday Night Fever" and became one of the Bee Gees' most popular songs.

Multiple choice

Which song by Elton John topped the charts in 1974?

  1. Bennie and the Jets

  2. Candle in the Wind

  3. Rocket Man

  4. Tiny Dancer
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Bennie and the Jets was a hit single from Elton John's album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road".

Multiple choice

Which song by Queen became a hit in 1975?

  1. Bohemian Rhapsody

  2. Another One Bites the Dust

  3. Crazy Little Thing Called Love

  4. We Will Rock You
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Bohemian Rhapsody was a groundbreaking rock song that showcased Queen's musical versatility and Freddie Mercury's vocal prowess.

Multiple choice

Which song by The Carpenters became a hit in 1973?

  1. Top of the World

  2. Yesterday Once More

  3. Close to You

  4. We've Only Just Begun
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Top of the World was The Carpenters' third studio album and became their most successful album to date.

Multiple choice

Which song by The Jackson 5 became a hit in 1970?

  1. I Want You Back

  2. ABC

  3. The Love You Save

  4. I'll Be There
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I Want You Back was The Jackson 5's debut single and became an instant hit.

Multiple choice

Which music video features a man walking through the streets of New York City, passing by various iconic landmarks?

  1. A-ha - Take On Me

  2. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody

  3. Michael Jackson - Thriller
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The music video for A-ha's 'Take On Me' features a man walking through the streets of New York City, passing by iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty.

Multiple choice

Which music video was filmed entirely in the Louvre Museum in Paris?

  1. Madonna - Like a Virgin

  2. Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation

  3. Beyoncé - Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
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Madonna's 'Like a Virgin' music video was filmed entirely in the Louvre Museum in Paris, featuring her dancing and posing in front of famous works of art such as the Mona Lisa.

Multiple choice

Which music video features a couple dancing on top of the Great Wall of China?

  1. Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On

  2. Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You

  3. Mariah Carey - Hero
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The music video for Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On' features a couple dancing on top of the Great Wall of China, symbolizing their unbreakable love.

Multiple choice

Which music video was shot in the ancient city of Petra in Jordan?

  1. Coldplay - Viva la Vida

  2. U2 - Beautiful Day

  3. Radiohead - Karma Police
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Coldplay's 'Viva la Vida' music video was shot in the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, showcasing its stunning architecture and natural beauty.

Multiple choice

Which music video features a man walking through the streets of Tokyo, Japan, interacting with various people?

  1. David Bowie - Life on Mars?

  2. The Beatles - Strawberry Fields Forever

  3. The Rolling Stones - Paint It Black
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David Bowie's 'Life on Mars?' music video features him walking through the streets of Tokyo, Japan, interacting with various people and exploring the city's unique culture.

Multiple choice

Which music video was shot in the Sahara Desert in Morocco?

  1. Led Zeppelin - Kashmir

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

  3. The Police - Every Breath You Take
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Led Zeppelin's 'Kashmir' music video was shot in the Sahara Desert in Morocco, capturing the vastness and beauty of the desert landscape.