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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

Who was awarded the ARIA Award for Best Video in 2018?

  1. The Less I Know the Better by Tame Impala

  2. Never Be Like You by Flume

  3. My My My! by Troye Sivan

  4. Flaws by Peking Duk
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Explanation

Tame Impala's music video for "The Less I Know the Better" won the ARIA Award for Best Video in 2018.

Multiple choice

What is the most popular song released on STMPD RCRDS?

  1. Animals

  2. In the Name of Love

  3. Scared to Be Lonely

  4. Summer Days
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Animals is the most popular song released on STMPD RCRDS, with over 1 billion views on YouTube.

Multiple choice

Which award ceremony recognizes outstanding achievements in music videos?

  1. MTV Video Music Awards

  2. Grammy Awards

  3. Academy Awards

  4. Golden Globe Awards
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The MTV Video Music Awards, commonly known as the VMAs, are an annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best music videos.

Multiple choice

Which music video won the first-ever MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year?

  1. Thriller - Michael Jackson

  2. Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

  3. Like a Virgin - Madonna

  4. Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
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Explanation

Michael Jackson's iconic music video for "Thriller" won the inaugural MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 1984.

Multiple choice

Which award category was introduced at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Best Rap Video

  2. Best Rock Video

  3. Best Pop Video

  4. Best Video of the Year
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The Best Rap Video category was added to the MTV Video Music Awards in 1989, recognizing outstanding achievements in rap music videos.

Multiple choice

Which music video won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 2020?

  1. Blinding Lights - The Weeknd

  2. Say So - Doja Cat

  3. Rain on Me - Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande

  4. Savage - Megan Thee Stallion
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Explanation

The Weeknd's music video for "Blinding Lights" won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which award category was introduced at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Best Lyric Video

  2. Best Choreography

  3. Best Visual Effects

  4. Best Editing
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The Best Lyric Video category was added to the MTV Video Music Awards in 2015, recognizing outstanding achievements in lyric videos.

Multiple choice

Which music video won the first-ever MTV Video Music Award for Best Lyric Video?

  1. Blank Space - Taylor Swift

  2. Bad Blood - Taylor Swift

  3. Chandelier - Sia

  4. Elastic Heart - Sia
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Taylor Swift's music video for "Blank Space" won the inaugural MTV Video Music Award for Best Lyric Video in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which music video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects in 2021?

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

  2. Kiss Me More - Doja Cat ft. SZA

  3. Leave the Door Open - Silk Sonic

  4. Peaches - Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar and Giveon
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Explanation

Lil Nas X's music video for "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects in 2021.

Multiple choice

Which award category was introduced at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Best Metaverse Performance

  2. Best Collaboration

  3. Best Art Direction

  4. Best Cinematography
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The Best Metaverse Performance category was added to the MTV Video Music Awards in 2022, recognizing outstanding achievements in virtual performances.

Multiple choice

Which popular 1970s song by Queen includes the line "Football, football, football, football, football, football, football, football"?

  1. Bohemian Rhapsody

  2. We Will Rock You

  3. We Are the Champions

  4. Another One Bites the Dust
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Explanation

The song "We Will Rock You" by Queen features a simple but iconic chant of "Football, football, football, football, football, football, football, football".

Multiple choice

Which song by Elton John was released in 1973 and became one of his signature hits?

  1. Rocket Man

  2. Tiny Dancer

  3. Bennie and the Jets

  4. Candle in the Wind
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Rocket Man was released in 1972, not 1973, but it became one of Elton John's most iconic songs.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the disco hit by Donna Summer that topped the charts in 1977?

  1. I Feel Love

  2. Hot Stuff

  3. Bad Girls

  4. Last Dance
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I Feel Love was a groundbreaking disco song that showcased Donna Summer's powerful vocals and the use of synthesizers.

Multiple choice

Which song by the Bee Gees became the soundtrack to the 1977 film "Saturday Night Fever"?

  1. Stayin' Alive

  2. Night Fever

  3. How Deep Is Your Love

  4. Boogie Shoes
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Stayin' Alive was the title track of the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack and became a disco classic.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the hit song by ABBA that 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 winning song at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, launching their international career.