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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

What is the name of the award given to the best original song for a film or TV show at the Golden Reel Awards?

  1. Best Original Song

  2. Best Original Score

  3. Best Original Music

  4. Best Original Television Song
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The Golden Reel Awards presents the Best Original Song award to recognize outstanding songwriting for a film or TV show.

Multiple choice

Which song tells the story of a group of friends who go on a road trip across the United States?

  1. Take It Easy

  2. Hotel California

  3. Life in the Fast Lane

  4. Born to Run
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The song tells the story of a group of friends who go on a road trip across the United States. The song follows their journey as they travel from California to New York City, experiencing adventures and learning about themselves along the way.

Multiple choice

Which song tells the story of a man who is haunted by the ghost of his dead lover?

  1. Ghost

  2. Unchained Melody

  3. The Sound of Silence

  4. Strawberry Fields Forever
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The song tells the story of a man who is haunted by the ghost of his dead lover. The song follows his journey as he tries to come to terms with her death and move on with his life.

Multiple choice

Which song tells the story of a group of people who are trapped in a time loop?

  1. Groundhog Day

  2. I Got You Babe

  3. Yesterday

  4. Imagine
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The song tells the story of a group of people who are trapped in a time loop, repeating the same day over and over again. The song follows their journey as they try to break the loop and escape.

Multiple choice

Which song tells the story of a man who is struggling with addiction?

  1. Hurt

  2. The Needle and the Damage Done

  3. White Rabbit

  4. Strawberry Fields Forever
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The song tells the story of a man who is struggling with addiction. The song follows his journey as he tries to overcome his addiction and find redemption.

Multiple choice

Which song tells the story of a woman who is trying to escape from an abusive relationship?

  1. I Will Survive

  2. Strong Enough

  3. Man! I Feel Like a Woman!

  4. Respect
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The song tells the story of a woman who is trying to escape from an abusive relationship. The song follows her journey as she gains strength and courage to leave her abuser and start a new life.

Multiple choice

Which song tells the story of a woman who is trying to find her place in the world?

  1. I Am Woman

  2. Respect

  3. Girls Just Want to Have Fun

  4. Strong Enough
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The song tells the story of a woman who is trying to find her place in the world. The song follows her journey as she gains strength and confidence and learns to stand up for herself.

Multiple choice

Which song tells the story of a woman who is trying to find love?

  1. Love Story

  2. Can't Help Falling in Love

  3. Unchained Melody

  4. Stand By Your Man
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The song tells the story of a woman who is trying to find love. The song follows her journey as she searches for the perfect partner and eventually finds true love.

Multiple choice

Which song holds the record for the longest time spent at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. Old Town Road by Lil Nas X

  2. Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee

  3. Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

  4. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men
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One Sweet Day spent 16 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1995-1996.

Multiple choice

Which song was the first to reach one billion views on YouTube?

  1. Gangnam Style by Psy

  2. Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee

  3. Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

  4. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth
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Gangnam Style reached one billion views on YouTube in December 2012, becoming the first video to do so.

Multiple choice

Which song was the first to reach one million downloads in the United States?

  1. I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas

  2. Poker Face by Lady Gaga

  3. Just Dance by Lady Gaga

  4. Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas
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I Gotta Feeling was the first song to reach one million downloads in the United States in 2009.

Multiple choice

Which song was the first to reach one billion views on Vevo?

  1. Baby by Justin Bieber

  2. Gangnam Style by Psy

  3. Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee

  4. Shape of You by Ed Sheeran
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Baby was the first song to reach one billion views on Vevo in 2010.

Multiple choice

Which song was the first to reach one billion views on YouTube in 24 hours?

  1. Gangnam Style by Psy

  2. Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee

  3. Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

  4. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth
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Explanation

Gangnam Style was the first song to reach one billion views on YouTube in 24 hours in 2012.

Multiple choice

Which song was the first to reach one billion views on YouTube in one week?

  1. Gangnam Style by Psy

  2. Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee

  3. Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

  4. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth
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Gangnam Style was the first song to reach one billion views on YouTube in one week in 2012.

Multiple choice

Which 1960s one-hit wonder by The Archies is known for its catchy melody and upbeat lyrics?

  1. Sugar, Sugar

  2. Yummy, Yummy, Yummy

  3. The Ballad of John and Yoko

  4. Hey Jude
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Sugar, Sugar by The Archies was a chart-topping hit in 1969, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.