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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
Which novelty song by Roger Miller reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965?
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King of the Road
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Dang Me
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Chug-a-Lug
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England Swings
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Roger Miller's "King of the Road" was a chart-topper, spending six weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Which novelty song by The Archies reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969?
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Sugar, Sugar
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Jingle Jangle
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Bang-Shang-A-Lang
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Who's Your Baby?
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The Archies' "Sugar, Sugar" was a massive hit, spending four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Which novelty song by Tony Orlando and Dawn reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973?
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Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree
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Knock Three Times
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Candida
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He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)
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Tony Orlando and Dawn's "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" was a massive hit, spending four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Which novelty song by C.W. McCall reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976?
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Convoy
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Rubber Duck
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Wolf Creek Pass
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Black Bear Road
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C.W. McCall's "Convoy" was a massive hit, spending four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Which novelty song by The Sugarhill Gang reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979?
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Rapper's Delight
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The Message
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Planet Rock
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It's Like That
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The Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" was a massive hit, spending four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Which novelty song by Weird Al Yankovic reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984?
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Eat It
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Like a Surgeon
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White & Nerdy
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Smells Like Nirvana
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Weird Al Yankovic's "Eat It" was a massive hit, spending four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Which novelty song by Yacko Warner reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1993?
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Yakety Yak
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The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down
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The Animaniacs Theme Song
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I'm Mad
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Yacko Warner's "Yakety Yak" was a massive hit, spending four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Which music video set featured a giant piano that was played by the band members?
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Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
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Thriller - Michael Jackson
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Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
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Dancing Queen - ABBA
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The music video for Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen featured a giant piano that was played by the band members, creating a visually striking and memorable scene.
In which music video did the artist perform on top of a skyscraper?
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Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
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Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
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Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) - Beyoncé
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Despacito - Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
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The music video for Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars featured the artists performing on top of a skyscraper, offering a breathtaking view of the city.
Which music video set was inspired by the paintings of Salvador Dalí?
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Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles
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California Gurls - Katy Perry
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Born This Way - Lady Gaga
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Toxic - Britney Spears
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The music video for Strawberry Fields Forever by The Beatles was inspired by the paintings of Salvador Dalí, featuring surreal and dreamlike imagery.
In which music video did the artist dance in a futuristic, neon-lit city?
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Can't Stop the Feeling! - Justin Timberlake
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Till I Collapse - Eminem
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Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader
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Gangnam Style - PSY
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The music video for Can't Stop the Feeling! by Justin Timberlake featured the artist dancing in a futuristic, neon-lit city, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.
Which music video set featured a giant, inflatable octopus?
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Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles
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Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
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Despacito - Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
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Happy - Pharrell Williams
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The music video for Happy by Pharrell Williams featured a giant, inflatable octopus, adding a playful and whimsical element to the video.
In which music video did the artist perform in a post-apocalyptic wasteland?
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Radioactive - Imagine Dragons
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Believer - Imagine Dragons
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Thunder - Imagine Dragons
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Natural - Imagine Dragons
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The music video for Radioactive by Imagine Dragons featured the band performing in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, creating a visually striking and intense atmosphere.
Which music video set was inspired by the film 'The Shining'?
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Thriller - Michael Jackson
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Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson
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Black or White - Michael Jackson
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Remember the Time - Michael Jackson
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The music video for Thriller by Michael Jackson was inspired by the film 'The Shining', featuring scenes that referenced the movie's iconic imagery.
In which music video did the artist perform in a colorful, animated world?
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Happy - Pharrell Williams
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Can't Stop the Feeling! - Justin Timberlake
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Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
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Despacito - Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
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The music video for Happy by Pharrell Williams featured the artist performing in a colorful, animated world, creating a vibrant and joyful atmosphere.