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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 of these songs was covered by Whitney Houston?

  1. I Will Always Love You

  2. What'd I Say

  3. Georgia on My Mind

  4. I Can't Stop Loving You
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Explanation

Whitney Houston covered the song I Will Always Love You, which was originally written and recorded by Dolly Parton.

Multiple choice

Which of these songs was covered by Celine Dion?

  1. My Heart Will Go On

  2. What'd I Say

  3. Georgia on My Mind

  4. I Can't Stop Loving You
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Explanation

Celine Dion covered the song My Heart Will Go On, which was originally written and recorded by James Horner and Will Jennings.

Multiple choice

Which of these songs was covered by Beyoncé?

  1. Crazy in Love

  2. What'd I Say

  3. Georgia on My Mind

  4. I Can't Stop Loving You
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Explanation

Beyoncé covered the song Crazy in Love, which was originally written and recorded by Rich Harrison, Shawn Carter, Eugene Record, and Angela Beyince.

Multiple choice

What is the name of Alan Walker's debut single released on Mer Musikk?

  1. Faded

  2. Sing Me to Sleep

  3. Alone

  4. The Spectre
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Explanation

Faded is the name of Alan Walker's debut single released on Mer Musikk in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which of the following songs was not released on Mer Musikk?

  1. Alone

  2. Sing Me to Sleep

  3. Issues

  4. On My Way
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Issues is a song by Julia Michaels, not Alan Walker, and was not released on Mer Musikk.

Multiple choice

Which of the following music videos was not released on Mer Musikk Visuals?

  1. Faded

  2. Sing Me to Sleep

  3. Alone

  4. Issues
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Issues is a song by Julia Michaels, not Alan Walker, and its music video was not released on Mer Musikk Visuals.

Multiple choice

Which category was introduced at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Best Collaboration

  2. Best Visual Effects

  3. Best Choreography

  4. Best Editing
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Explanation

The Best Collaboration category was introduced at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards to recognize the best collaborative music video.

Multiple choice

Which category was discontinued after the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Best Dance Video

  2. Best Rock Video

  3. Best Rap Video

  4. Best Pop Video
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Best Pop Video category was discontinued after the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, as the show's organizers felt that the category was too broad and did not adequately recognize the diversity of pop music videos.

Multiple choice

Which category was introduced at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Best Alternative Video

  2. Best Video from a Film

  3. Best Breakthrough Video

  4. Best Live Performance
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Explanation

The Best Alternative Video category was introduced at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards to recognize the best alternative music video.

Multiple choice

Which category was introduced at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Best Lyric Video

  2. Best Choreography

  3. Best Visual Effects

  4. Best Editing
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Explanation

The Best Lyric Video category was introduced at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards to recognize the best lyric video.

Multiple choice

Which category was introduced at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Best Video Game Soundtrack

  2. Best Video from a Film

  3. Best Breakthrough Video

  4. Best Live Performance
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Explanation

The Best Video Game Soundtrack category was introduced at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards to recognize the best video game soundtrack.

Multiple choice

Which category was introduced at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Best Alternative Video

  2. Best Video from a Film

  3. Best Breakthrough Video

  4. Best Live Performance
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Best Video from a Film category was introduced at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards to recognize the best music video from a film.

Multiple choice

Which category was introduced at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Best Breakthrough Video

  2. Best Live Performance

  3. Best Video Game Soundtrack

  4. Best Choreography
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Explanation

The Best Breakthrough Video category was introduced at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards to recognize the best music video from a new artist.

Multiple choice

Which song by A-ha became a global hit in 1985?

  1. Take On Me

  2. The Sun Always Shines on TV

  3. Hunting High and Low

  4. Train of Thought
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Explanation

Take On Me by A-ha was a massive hit in 1985, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and becoming one of the most iconic songs of the 1980s.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the 1993 hit song by 4 Non Blondes?

  1. What's Up?

  2. Spaceman

  3. Dear Mr. President

  4. Mary's House
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Explanation

What's Up? by 4 Non Blondes was a global hit in 1993, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and becoming one of the most recognizable songs of the 1990s.