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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

In the music video for 'Smooth Criminal', Michael Jackson performs a gravity-defying lean known as the:

  1. Moonwalk

  2. Anti-Gravity Lean

  3. Leaning Tower of Pisa

  4. 45-Degree Tilt
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Anti-Gravity Lean' is a signature move in the 'Smooth Criminal' music video, where Michael Jackson appears to lean forward at a 45-degree angle, defying gravity.

Multiple choice

Which music video features a dance routine performed entirely underwater?

  1. Thriller

  2. Vogue

  3. Single Ladies

  4. Waterfalls
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

TLC's 'Waterfalls' music video showcases a captivating dance routine performed entirely underwater, creating a visually stunning and unique visual experience.

Multiple choice

In the music video for 'Thriller', Michael Jackson performs a dance move known as the:

  1. Moonwalk

  2. Anti-Gravity Lean

  3. Leaning Tower of Pisa

  4. 45-Degree Tilt
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Moonwalk' is a signature move in the 'Thriller' music video, where Michael Jackson appears to glide backward while moving forward, creating an illusion of walking on the moon.

Multiple choice

Which music video features a dance routine performed on a giant piano keyboard?

  1. Thriller

  2. Vogue

  3. Single Ladies

  4. Piano Man
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Billy Joel's 'Piano Man' music video showcases a dance routine performed on a giant piano keyboard, creating a visually striking and playful performance.

Multiple choice

In the music video for 'Thriller', Michael Jackson performs a dance move known as the:

  1. Moonwalk

  2. Anti-Gravity Lean

  3. Leaning Tower of Pisa

  4. 45-Degree Tilt
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Moonwalk' is a signature move in the 'Thriller' music video, where Michael Jackson appears to glide backward while moving forward, creating an illusion of walking on the moon.

Multiple choice

Which music video features a dance routine performed on a giant piano keyboard?

  1. Thriller

  2. Vogue

  3. Single Ladies

  4. Piano Man
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Billy Joel's 'Piano Man' music video showcases a dance routine performed on a giant piano keyboard, creating a visually striking and playful performance.

Multiple choice

Who is known for choreographing the iconic dance routine for Michael Jackson's "Thriller" music video?

  1. Michael Peters

  2. Michael Jackson

  3. Michael Flatley

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

Michael Peters choreographed the groundbreaking dance routine for Michael Jackson's "Thriller" music video, which became a defining moment in pop culture.

Multiple choice

Which song holds the record for the longest time spent at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. Old Town Road by Lil Nas X

  2. Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee

  3. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men

  4. I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

One Sweet Day spent a record-breaking 16 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1995 and 1996.

Multiple choice

How many weeks did Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee spend at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. 16

  2. 14

  3. 12

  4. 10
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Despacito spent 16 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2017, tying the record set by One Sweet Day.

Multiple choice

Which song spent the longest time at the top of the UK Singles Chart?

  1. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

  2. Love Me Do by The Beatles

  3. I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas

  4. Dancing Queen by ABBA
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bohemian Rhapsody spent a record-breaking 9 weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart in 1975 and 1976.

Multiple choice

How many weeks did I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas spend at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. 14

  2. 12

  3. 10

  4. 8
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

I Gotta Feeling spent 14 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2009, tying the record set by One Sweet Day and Despacito.

Multiple choice

Which song spent the longest time at the top of the Australian ARIA Singles Chart?

  1. Stayin' Alive by The Bee Gees

  2. Macarena by Los del Río

  3. I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas

  4. Shape of You by Ed Sheeran
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Macarena spent a record-breaking 14 weeks at the top of the Australian ARIA Singles Chart in 1996.

Multiple choice

How many weeks did Shape of You by Ed Sheeran spend at the top of the UK Singles Chart?

  1. 13

  2. 11

  3. 9

  4. 7
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Shape of You spent 13 weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart in 2017, tying the record set by Bohemian Rhapsody.

Multiple choice

Which song spent the longest time at the top of the Canadian Hot 100 chart?

  1. Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee

  2. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men

  3. I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas

  4. Blinding Lights by The Weeknd
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Blinding Lights spent a record-breaking 57 weeks at the top of the Canadian Hot 100 chart from 2019 to 2020.

Multiple choice

How many weeks did One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men spend at the top of the Canadian Hot 100 chart?

  1. 16

  2. 14

  3. 12

  4. 10
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

One Sweet Day spent 16 weeks at the top of the Canadian Hot 100 chart in 1995 and 1996.