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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

In 2017, which song by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song?

  1. Closer

  2. Don't Let Me Down

  3. Something Just Like This

  4. Paris
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Explanation

The Chainsmokers' hit single 'Closer' featuring Halsey won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song in 2017.

Multiple choice

Which song by Ed Sheeran won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song in 2018?

  1. Shape of You

  2. Perfect

  3. Galway Girl

  4. Happier
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Explanation

Ed Sheeran's hit single 'Shape of You' won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song in 2018.

Multiple choice

In 2019, which song by BTS won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song?

  1. Boy with Luv

  2. Fake Love

  3. IDOL

  4. Mic Drop
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Explanation

BTS's hit single 'Boy with Luv' featuring Halsey won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song in 2019.

Multiple choice

Which song by Billie Eilish won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song in 2020?

  1. Bad Guy

  2. When the Party's Over

  3. Bury a Friend

  4. Xanny
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Explanation

Billie Eilish's hit single 'Bad Guy' won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song in 2020.

Multiple choice

In 2021, which song by BTS won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song?

  1. Dynamite

  2. Life Goes On

  3. Butter

  4. Permission to Dance
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Explanation

BTS's hit single 'Dynamite' won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song in 2021.

Multiple choice

Which song by Olivia Rodrigo won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song in 2022?

  1. Drivers License

  2. Deja Vu

  3. Good 4 U

  4. Traitor
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Explanation

Olivia Rodrigo's hit single 'Good 4 U' won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song in 2022.

Multiple choice

In 2023, which song by Blackpink won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song?

  1. Pink Venom

  2. Shut Down

  3. Typa Girl

  4. Yeah Yeah Yeah
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Explanation

Blackpink's hit single 'Pink Venom' won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song in 2023.

Multiple choice

Which iconic musical film features Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds dancing and singing in the rain?

  1. Singin' in the Rain

  2. The Sound of Music

  3. West Side Story

  4. Chicago
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Explanation

Singin' in the Rain is a classic musical film known for its memorable songs and dance sequences, including the iconic scene where Gene Kelly sings and dances in the rain.

Multiple choice

Which musical film is based on the life of the legendary singer and dancer Fred Astaire?

  1. Top Hat

  2. Swing Time

  3. The Gay Divorcee

  4. Follow the Fleet
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Explanation

Top Hat is a musical film based on the life of Fred Astaire.

Multiple choice

Which musical film features the iconic song "I Will Survive"?

  1. The Bodyguard

  2. Dreamgirls

  3. Flashdance

  4. Purple Rain
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Explanation

The Bodyguard is a musical film that features the iconic song "I Will Survive".

Multiple choice

In the musical film "Dreamgirls", what is the name of the singing group that the story follows?

  1. The Dreamettes

  2. The Supremes

  3. The Shirelles

  4. The Marvelettes
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The Dreamettes is the singing group that the story of "Dreamgirls" follows.

Multiple choice

Which musical film features the iconic song "Purple Rain"?

  1. Purple Rain

  2. Sign o' the Times

  3. 1999

  4. Little Red Corvette
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Explanation

Purple Rain is a musical film that features the iconic song of the same name.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the "King of Western Swing"?

  1. Bob Wills

  2. Milton Brown

  3. Hank Thompson

  4. Ernest Tubb
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Bob Wills is considered the "King of Western Swing" for his pioneering work in the genre and his influential band, the Texas Playboys.

Multiple choice

Which song won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 1962?

  1. Moon River

  2. The Second Time Around

  3. Bachelor in Paradise

  4. Pocketful of Miracles
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Explanation

Moon River, composed by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer, won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 1962.

Multiple choice

Who won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 1963?

  1. Days of Wine and Roses

  2. Call Me Irresponsible

  3. Charade

  4. So Little Time
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Explanation

Days of Wine and Roses, composed by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer, won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 1963.