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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 Justin Timberlake features the line "SexyBack, yeah"?

  1. SexyBack

  2. My Love

  3. What Goes Around... Comes Around

  4. Cry Me a River
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Explanation

The song "SexyBack" was released in 2006 and became a global hit for Justin Timberlake.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the song by Lady Gaga that includes the lyrics "I wanna hold 'em like they do in Texas, please"?

  1. Poker Face

  2. Just Dance

  3. Bad Romance

  4. Telephone
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Explanation

The song "Poker Face" was released in 2008 and became a worldwide hit for Lady Gaga.

Multiple choice

Which song by Katy Perry features the line "I kissed a girl and I liked it"?

  1. I Kissed a Girl

  2. Hot n Cold

  3. California Gurls

  4. Teenage Dream
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Explanation

The song "I Kissed a Girl" was released in 2008 and became a global hit for Katy Perry.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the song by Bruno Mars that includes the lyrics "Just the way you are"?

  1. Just the Way You Are

  2. Grenade

  3. Locked Out of Heaven

  4. Uptown Funk
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Explanation

The song "Just the Way You Are" was released in 2010 and became a worldwide hit for Bruno Mars.

Multiple choice

Which song by Adele features the line "Hello, from the other side"?

  1. Hello

  2. Rolling in the Deep

  3. Set Fire to the Rain

  4. Someone Like You
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Explanation

The song "Hello" was released in 2015 and became a global hit for Adele.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the song by Ed Sheeran that includes the lyrics "Thinking out loud"?

  1. Thinking Out Loud

  2. Shape of You

  3. Perfect

  4. Castle on the Hill
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Explanation

The song "Thinking Out Loud" was released in 2014 and became a worldwide hit for Ed Sheeran.

Multiple choice

Which song by Taylor Swift features the line "Shake it off, shake it off"?

  1. Shake It Off

  2. Blank Space

  3. Bad Blood

  4. Style
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Explanation

The song "Shake It Off" was released in 2014 and became a global hit for Taylor Swift.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the song by Maroon 5 that includes the lyrics "Moves like Jagger"?

  1. Moves Like Jagger

  2. Sugar

  3. One More Night

  4. Payphone
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Explanation

The song "Moves Like Jagger" was released in 2011 and became a worldwide hit for Maroon 5.

Multiple choice

Which song by The Killers features the line "Mr. Brightside"?

  1. Mr. Brightside

  2. Somebody Told Me

  3. Smile Like You Mean It

  4. When You Were Young
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Explanation

The song "Mr. Brightside" was released in 2003 and became a global hit for The Killers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the song by Green Day that includes the lyrics "American Idiot"?

  1. American Idiot

  2. Boulevard of Broken Dreams

  3. Wake Me Up When September Ends

  4. Holiday
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Explanation

The song "American Idiot" was released in 2004 and became a global hit for Green Day.

Multiple choice

Which song by Linkin Park features the line "In the end"?

  1. In the End

  2. Numb

  3. Crawling

  4. Faint
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Explanation

The song "In the End" was released in 2001 and became a global hit for Linkin Park.

Multiple choice

Which song by Queen features the iconic line, "We will rock you"?

  1. We Will Rock You

  2. Bohemian Rhapsody

  3. Another One Bites the Dust

  4. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
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Explanation

The song "We Will Rock You" by Queen is known for its powerful and energetic rhythm, and it has become a staple at sporting events worldwide.

Multiple choice

In the song "Jump" by Van Halen, what sport is referenced in the lyrics?

  1. Basketball

  2. Football

  3. Baseball

  4. Soccer
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Explanation

The song "Jump" by Van Halen includes the line "Jump like a basketball," referencing the sport of basketball and the energetic movements associated with it.

Multiple choice

Which song by The Killers features the lyrics, "He doesn't look a thing like Jesus"?

  1. Mr. Brightside

  2. Human

  3. When You Were Young

  4. The Man
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Explanation

The song "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers includes the line "He doesn't look a thing like Jesus," which has been interpreted as a reference to the intense rivalry and competition in sports.

Multiple choice

In the song "Strong Enough" by Sheryl Crow, what sport is mentioned in the lyrics?

  1. Tennis

  2. Swimming

  3. Running

  4. Cycling
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Explanation

The song "Strong Enough" by Sheryl Crow includes the line "I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away," which is often associated with the sport of cycling and the freedom and exhilaration it brings.