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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 set featured a giant, inflatable ball pit?

  1. Can't Stop the Feeling! - Justin Timberlake

  2. Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

  3. Happy - Pharrell Williams

  4. Despacito - Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
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Explanation

The music video for Can't Stop the Feeling! by Justin Timberlake featured a giant, inflatable ball pit, adding a playful and energetic element to the video.

Multiple choice

In which music video did the artist perform on a floating stage in the middle of a lake?

  1. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

  2. Thriller - Michael Jackson

  3. Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana

  4. Dancing Queen - ABBA
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Explanation

The music video for Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen featured the band performing on a floating stage in the middle of a lake, creating a visually striking and memorable scene.

Multiple choice

Which music video set was inspired by the paintings of Vincent van Gogh?

  1. Starry Night - Vincent van Gogh

  2. The Starry Night - Don McLean

  3. Vincent - Don McLean

  4. Sunflower - Post Malone & Swae Lee
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The music video for Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh was inspired by the artist's famous painting of the same name, featuring visuals that recreated the painting's iconic imagery.

Multiple choice

In which music video did the artist perform in a surreal, dreamlike world?

  1. Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles

  2. California Gurls - Katy Perry

  3. Born This Way - Lady Gaga

  4. Toxic - Britney Spears
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The music video for Strawberry Fields Forever by The Beatles featured the band performing in a surreal, dreamlike world, creating a visually striking and memorable scene.

Multiple choice

Which music video set featured a giant, inflatable dinosaur?

  1. Can't Stop the Feeling! - Justin Timberlake

  2. Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

  3. Happy - Pharrell Williams

  4. Despacito - Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
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Explanation

The music video for Can't Stop the Feeling! by Justin Timberlake featured a giant, inflatable dinosaur, adding a playful and energetic element to the video.

Multiple choice

In which music video did the artist perform in a futuristic, neon-lit city?

  1. Can't Stop the Feeling! - Justin Timberlake

  2. Till I Collapse - Eminem

  3. Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader

  4. 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.

Multiple choice

Which music video set was inspired by the film 'The Wizard of Oz'?

  1. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

  2. Thriller - Michael Jackson

  3. Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana

  4. Dancing Queen - ABBA
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Explanation

The music video for Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen was inspired by the film 'The Wizard of Oz', featuring scenes that referenced the movie's iconic imagery.

Multiple choice

Which music video won the first Video of the Year award at the MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. "Thriller" - Michael Jackson

  2. "Beat It" - Michael Jackson

  3. "Billie Jean" - Michael Jackson

  4. "Careless Whisper" - George Michael
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Explanation

Michael Jackson's "Thriller" won the first Video of the Year award at the MTV Video Music Awards in 1984.

Multiple choice

Which music video won the Video of the Year award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. "As It Was" - Harry Styles

  2. "About Damn Time" - Lizzo

  3. "Break My Soul" - Beyoncé

  4. "Good 4 U" - Olivia Rodrigo
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Harry Styles' "As It Was" won the Video of the Year award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

Multiple choice

Which music video won the Video Vanguard Award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. "Like a Virgin" - Madonna

  2. "Thriller" - Michael Jackson

  3. "Vogue" - Madonna

  4. "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" - Beyoncé
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Madonna's "Like a Virgin" won the Video Vanguard Award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

Multiple choice

Which music video won the Best Choreography award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. "As It Was" - Harry Styles

  2. "About Damn Time" - Lizzo

  3. "Break My Soul" - Beyoncé

  4. "Good 4 U" - Olivia Rodrigo
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Harry Styles' "As It Was" won the Best Choreography award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

Multiple choice

Which music video won the Best Editing award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. "As It Was" - Harry Styles

  2. "About Damn Time" - Lizzo

  3. "Break My Soul" - Beyoncé

  4. "Good 4 U" - Olivia Rodrigo
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Harry Styles' "As It Was" won the Best Editing award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

Multiple choice

Which music video won the Best Cinematography award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. "As It Was" - Harry Styles

  2. "About Damn Time" - Lizzo

  3. "Break My Soul" - Beyoncé

  4. "Good 4 U" - Olivia Rodrigo
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Harry Styles' "As It Was" won the Best Cinematography award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

Multiple choice

Which music video won the Best Art Direction award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. "As It Was" - Harry Styles

  2. "About Damn Time" - Lizzo

  3. "Break My Soul" - Beyoncé

  4. "Good 4 U" - Olivia Rodrigo
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Harry Styles' "As It Was" won the Best Art Direction award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

Multiple choice

What is one example of a song that is written in more than one language?

  1. Despacito

  2. Shape of You

  3. Thank U, Next

  4. Old Town Road
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Despacito is a song by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee that is written in both Spanish and English.