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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 song by Taylor Swift spent the most weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. Shake It Off

  2. Blank Space

  3. Bad Blood

  4. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Taylor Swift's song 'Blank Space' spent the most weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, with a total of seven weeks at the top in 2014.

Multiple choice

Which song by Ed Sheeran was the first song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart twice?

  1. Shape of You

  2. Thinking Out Loud

  3. Perfect

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

Ed Sheeran's song 'Shape of You' was the first song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart twice, achieving the feat in 2017 and 2018.

Multiple choice

Which song by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee became the first Spanish-language song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart since 1996?

  1. Despacito

  2. Mi Gente

  3. Échame la Culpa

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

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's song 'Despacito' became the first Spanish-language song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart since 1996, achieving the feat in 2017.

Multiple choice

Which song by BTS became the first Korean-language song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. Dynamite

  2. Butter

  3. Permission to Dance

  4. Life Goes On
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

BTS's song 'Dynamite' became the first Korean-language song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, achieving the feat in 2020.

Multiple choice

Which song by Olivia Rodrigo became the first song to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2021?

  1. Drivers License

  2. Good 4 U

  3. Deja Vu

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

Olivia Rodrigo's song 'Drivers License' became the first song to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2021, achieving the feat in January of that year.

Multiple choice

Which song by Adele became the first song to sell over 1 million digital copies in a week in the United Kingdom?

  1. Hello

  2. Rolling in the Deep

  3. Someone Like You

  4. Set Fire to the Rain
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Adele's song 'Hello' became the first song to sell over 1 million digital copies in a week in the United Kingdom, achieving the feat in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which song by Ed Sheeran became the first song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in three different decades?

  1. Shape of You

  2. Thinking Out Loud

  3. Perfect

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

Ed Sheeran's song 'Shape of You' became the first song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in three different decades, achieving the feat in the 2010s, 2020s, and 2030s.

Multiple choice

Which song by Taylor Swift became the first song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart 10 times?

  1. Shake It Off

  2. Blank Space

  3. Bad Blood

  4. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Taylor Swift's song 'Shake It Off' became the first song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart 10 times, achieving the feat in 2014.

Multiple choice

Which song by BTS became the first Korean-language song to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart?

  1. Dynamite

  2. Butter

  3. Permission to Dance

  4. Life Goes On
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

BTS's song 'Dynamite' became the first Korean-language song to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart, achieving the feat in 2020.

Multiple choice

What is the most popular music video on YouTube?

  1. Despacito

  2. Shape of You

  3. See You Again

  4. Gangnam Style
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee is the most popular music video on YouTube, with over 8 billion views.

Multiple choice

What is the average number of views per music video on YouTube?

  1. 1 million

  2. 5 million

  3. 10 million

  4. 20 million
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The average number of views per music video on YouTube is around 5 million.

Multiple choice

What are some of the most iconic music videos of all time?

  1. Thriller by Michael Jackson

  2. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

  3. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

There are many iconic music videos of all time, including Thriller by Michael Jackson, Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, and Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana. These videos are known for their groundbreaking visuals, innovative storytelling, and lasting impact on popular culture.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the Canadian Single of the Year at the Juno Awards?

  1. Juno Award for Single of the Year

  2. Juno Award for Best Single

  3. Juno Award for Canadian Single of the Year

  4. Juno Award for Top Single
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Juno Award for Canadian Single of the Year is presented to the best single by a Canadian artist or group.

Multiple choice

Which music awards ceremony is known for its iconic moonman trophy and recognizes achievements in music videos and popular music?

  1. MTV Video Music Awards

  2. Grammy Awards

  3. American Music Awards

  4. Billboard Music Awards
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The MTV Video Music Awards, also known as the VMAs, honor outstanding achievements in music videos and popular music, and are presented annually by MTV.

Multiple choice

What was the name of MTV's first music video?

  1. Video Killed the Radio Star

  2. Thriller

  3. Like a Prayer

  4. Smells Like Teen Spirit
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A Correct answer
Explanation

MTV's first music video was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles, which aired on August 1, 1981.