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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 Chumbawamba became a surprise hit in 1997?

  1. Tubthumping

  2. Amnesia

  3. Pass Out

  4. Hey Ya!
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Tubthumping by Chumbawamba was an unexpected hit in 1997, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and becoming a popular anthem for sports fans and partygoers.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the 1983 hit song by Men at Work?

  1. Down Under

  2. Who Can It Be Now?

  3. Overkill

  4. It's a Mistake
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Down Under by Men at Work was a global hit in 1983, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and becoming one of the most iconic songs of the 1980s.

Multiple choice

Which song by Right Said Fred became a global hit in 1991?

  1. I'm Too Sexy

  2. Don't Talk Just Kiss

  3. Deeply Dippy

  4. We Are Family
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I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred was a global hit in 1991, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and becoming one of the most popular dance songs of the 1990s.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the 1996 hit song by Los del Río?

  1. Macarena

  2. Conga

  3. La Bamba

  4. Despacito
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Macarena by Los del Río was a global hit in 1996, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and becoming one of the most popular dance songs of the 1990s.

Multiple choice

Which song by Baha Men became a surprise hit in 2000?

  1. Who Let the Dogs Out?

  2. Aserejé

  3. La Bomba

  4. Rhythm Is Gonna Get You
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Who Let the Dogs Out? by Baha Men was an unexpected hit in 2000, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and becoming one of the most popular party songs of the 2000s.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the 2002 hit song by Las Ketchup?

  1. The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)

  2. La Bomba

  3. Rhythm Is Gonna Get You

  4. Macarena
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The Ketchup Song (Aserejé) by Las Ketchup was a global hit in 2002, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and becoming one of the most popular dance songs of the 2000s.

Multiple choice

Which song by Crazy Frog became a viral hit in 2005?

  1. Axel F

  2. Popcorn

  3. Sandstorm

  4. Darude - Sandstorm
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Axel F by Crazy Frog was a viral hit in 2005, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and becoming one of the most popular internet memes of the 2000s.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the 2012 hit song by Carly Rae Jepsen?

  1. Call Me Maybe

  2. Good Time

  3. Party Rock Anthem

  4. Gangnam Style
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Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen was a global hit in 2012, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and becoming one of the most popular songs of the 2010s.

Multiple choice

Which song by Gotye featuring Kimbra became a global hit in 2012?

  1. Somebody That I Used to Know

  2. Pompeii

  3. Thrift Shop

  4. Harlem Shake
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Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye featuring Kimbra was a global hit in 2012, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and becoming one of the most popular songs of the 2010s.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the 2013 hit song by Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams?

  1. Get Lucky

  2. Blurred Lines

  3. Happy

  4. Wake Me Up
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Get Lucky by Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams was a global hit in 2013, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and becoming one of the most popular songs of the 2010s.

Multiple choice

Which song by Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX became a global hit in 2014?

  1. Fancy

  2. Problem

  3. Dark Horse

  4. Shake It Off
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Fancy by Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX was a global hit in 2014, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and becoming one of the most popular songs of the 2010s.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the 2015 hit song by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars?

  1. Uptown Funk

  2. Sugar

  3. Thinking Out Loud

  4. See You Again
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Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars was a global hit in 2015, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and becoming one of the most popular songs of the 2010s.

Multiple choice

Which song by Desiigner became a viral hit in 2016?

  1. Panda

  2. One Dance

  3. Work

  4. Sorry
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Panda by Desiigner was a viral hit in 2016, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and becoming one of the most popular songs of the 2010s.

Multiple choice

Which song by Jimmy Buffett is often associated with the laid-back lifestyle of cruising?

  1. Margaritaville

  2. Come Monday

  3. Son of a Son of a Sailor

  4. Cheeseburger in Paradise
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Margaritaville, with its lyrics about escaping to a tropical paradise, is a classic cruise ship song by Jimmy Buffett.

Multiple choice

In the song 'Escape (The Pina Colada Song)' by Rupert Holmes, what does the protagonist use to find a potential romantic partner?

  1. A personal ad in a newspaper

  2. A dating app

  3. A cruise ship bulletin board

  4. A social media platform
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In the song, the protagonist places a personal ad in a newspaper to find someone who shares their desire to escape their mundane lives and embark on a cruise ship adventure.