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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 spent the longest time at the top of the German Singles Chart?

  1. Atemlos durch die Nacht by Helene Fischer

  2. Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee

  3. Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

  4. Perfect by Ed Sheeran
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Explanation

Atemlos durch die Nacht spent a record-breaking 69 weeks at the top of the German Singles Chart from 2013 to 2015.

Multiple choice

How many weeks did Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee spend at the top of the German Singles Chart?

  1. 16

  2. 14

  3. 12

  4. 10
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Explanation

Despacito spent 16 weeks at the top of the German Singles Chart in 2017.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Alors on danse by Stromae

  2. Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee

  3. Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

  4. One Dance by Drake
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Explanation

Alors on danse spent a record-breaking 10 weeks at the top of the French Singles Chart in 2010.

Multiple choice

How many weeks did Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee spend at the top of the French Singles Chart?

  1. 16

  2. 14

  3. 12

  4. 10
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Despacito spent 14 weeks at the top of the French Singles Chart in 2017.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee

  2. Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

  3. Perfect by Ed Sheeran

  4. Soldi by Mahmood
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Explanation

Despacito spent a record-breaking 16 weeks at the top of the Italian Singles Chart in 2017.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 14

  2. 12

  3. 10

  4. 8
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Explanation

Shape of You spent 14 weeks at the top of the Italian Singles Chart in 2017.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee

  2. Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

  3. Perfect by Ed Sheeran

  4. La Tortura by Shakira and Alejandro Sanz
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Explanation

Despacito spent a record-breaking 26 weeks at the top of the Spanish Singles Chart in 2017.

Multiple choice

Which song was featured in the movie "Titanic" (1997)?

  1. My Heart Will Go On

  2. I Will Always Love You

  3. Unchained Melody

  4. Can't Help Falling in Love
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Explanation

The song "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion was the main theme song for the movie "Titanic" and became a global hit.

Multiple choice

Which song was used as the theme song for the movie "The Lion King" (1994)?

  1. Circle of Life

  2. Hakuna Matata

  3. Can You Feel the Love Tonight

  4. I Just Can't Wait to Be King
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Explanation

The song "Circle of Life" by Elton John was the opening theme song for the movie "The Lion King" and set the tone for the film's story.

Multiple choice

In the movie "Grease" (1978), which song was performed at the school dance?

  1. Summer Nights

  2. You're the One That I Want

  3. Hopelessly Devoted to You

  4. Greased Lightnin'
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Explanation

The song "You're the One That I Want" by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John was the iconic dance number in the movie "Grease".

Multiple choice

Which song was featured in the movie "The Bodyguard" (1992)?

  1. I Will Always Love You

  2. I Have Nothing

  3. Run to You

  4. Queen of the Night
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Explanation

The song "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston was the main theme song for the movie "The Bodyguard" and became one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Multiple choice

In the movie "Purple Rain" (1984), which song was the title track and performed by Prince?

  1. Purple Rain

  2. When Doves Cry

  3. Let's Go Crazy

  4. I Would Die 4 U
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Explanation

The song "Purple Rain" by Prince was the title track and a central piece of the movie "Purple Rain", which starred Prince himself.

Multiple choice

Which song was featured in the movie "Footloose" (1984)?

  1. Footloose

  2. Let's Hear It for the Boy

  3. Holding Out for a Hero

  4. Almost Paradise
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Explanation

The song "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins was the title track and a major hit from the movie "Footloose".

Multiple choice

In the movie "Dirty Dancing" (1987), which song was performed during the final dance scene?

  1. (I've Had) The Time of My Life

  2. Hungry Eyes

  3. Hey Baby

  4. She's Like the Wind
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The song "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes was the iconic final dance song in the movie "Dirty Dancing".

Multiple choice

Which song was featured in the movie "The Breakfast Club" (1985)?

  1. Don't You (Forget About Me)

  2. We Are Not Alone

  3. Pretty in Pink

  4. Time After Time
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Explanation

The song "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds was the main theme song for the movie "The Breakfast Club" and became a classic hit.