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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 music video features the use of CGI to create a visually stunning and immersive space environment where the band members perform alongside various celestial objects?

  1. Coldplay - "Viva la Vida"

  2. Muse - "Starlight"

  3. Radiohead - "Idioteque"

  4. Sigur Rós - "Ágætis Byrjun"
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The music video for "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay features stunning visuals of a space environment created using CGI.

Multiple choice

In the song (\text{\it Ice Cream}) by Raekwon, what flavor of ice cream does he compare his lyrics to?

  1. Chocolate

  2. Vanilla

  3. Strawberry

  4. Rocky Road
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the song (\text{\it Ice Cream}), Raekwon compares his lyrics to (\text{\it chocolate}), saying (\text{\it My lyrics be chocolate, smooth like Hershey}).

Multiple choice

Which song has won the most Billboard Music Awards for Song of the Year?

  1. Despacito

  2. Shape of You

  3. Uptown Funk

  4. Gangnam Style
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee has won the most Billboard Music Awards for Song of the Year with 3 wins.

Multiple choice

Which song by Bryan Adams was featured in the romantic drama film '(500) Days of Summer'?

  1. (Everything I Do) I Do It for You

  2. Summer of '69

  3. Everything I Do

  4. Heaven
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Everything I Do" by Bryan Adams was featured in the romantic drama film '(500) Days of Summer', released in 2009.

Multiple choice

In the iconic romantic film 'Titanic', what song was played by the ship's band as it sank?

  1. My Heart Will Go On

  2. Nearer, My God, to Thee

  3. God Save the Queen

  4. La Marseillaise
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

As the ship Titanic sank in the film, the ship's band played the hymn "Nearer, My God, to Thee".

Multiple choice

In the romantic comedy 'When Harry Met Sally...', what song plays during the famous deli scene?

  1. It Had to Be You

  2. I'll Have What She's Having

  3. The Way You Look Tonight

  4. Moon River
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "It Had to Be You" by Harry Connick, Jr. plays during the famous deli scene in the romantic comedy 'When Harry Met Sally...'.

Multiple choice

Which song by Elvis Presley was featured in the romantic drama film 'Moulin Rouge!'?

  1. Love Me Tender

  2. Can't Help Falling in Love

  3. Heartbreak Hotel

  4. Jailhouse Rock
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley was featured in the romantic drama film 'Moulin Rouge!', released in 2001.

Multiple choice

In the romantic film 'The Notebook', what song plays during the iconic kiss in the rain?

  1. I Will Always Love You

  2. Unchained Melody

  3. My Heart Will Go On

  4. Time of My Life
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston plays during the iconic kiss in the rain in the romantic film 'The Notebook'.

Multiple choice

In the romantic drama film 'The Fault in Our Stars', what song plays during the emotional scene where Hazel and Augustus share a dance?

  1. All of Me

  2. A Thousand Years

  3. Say You, Say Me

  4. Stand by Me
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "All of Me" by John Legend plays during the emotional scene where Hazel and Augustus share a dance in the romantic drama film 'The Fault in Our Stars'.

Multiple choice

Which song by Ed Sheeran was featured in the romantic drama film 'Me Before You'?

  1. Thinking Out Loud

  2. Photograph

  3. Perfect

  4. Shape of You
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Explanation

The song "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran was featured in the romantic drama film 'Me Before You', released in 2016.

Multiple choice

In the romantic comedy 'Crazy Rich Asians', what song plays during the wedding scene?

  1. Can't Help Falling in Love

  2. Crazy Little Thing Called Love

  3. A Thousand Years

  4. Marry You
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Marry You" by Bruno Mars plays during the wedding scene in the romantic comedy 'Crazy Rich Asians'.

Multiple choice

In the romantic drama film 'The Vow', what song plays during the scene where Paige and Leo renew their vows?

  1. I Will Always Love You

  2. Unchained Melody

  3. The Power of Love

  4. All of Me
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers plays during the scene where Paige and Leo renew their vows in the romantic drama film 'The Vow'.

Multiple choice

Which song by Taylor Swift was featured in the romantic drama film 'Valentine's Day'?

  1. Love Story

  2. I Knew You Were Trouble

  3. Shake It Off

  4. Blank Space
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Love Story" by Taylor Swift was featured in the romantic drama film 'Valentine's Day', released in 2010.

Multiple choice

In the romantic comedy '10 Things I Hate About You', what song plays during the prom scene?

  1. I Want You to Want Me

  2. Kiss Me

  3. Can't Help Falling in Love

  4. Your Love Is King
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "I Want You to Want Me" by Letters to Cleo plays during the prom scene in the romantic comedy '10 Things I Hate About You'.

Multiple choice

Which song by The Beatles features the line "Strawberry fields forever"?

  1. Strawberry Fields Forever

  2. Penny Lane

  3. All You Need Is Love

  4. Here Comes The Sun
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The song "Strawberry Fields Forever" by The Beatles was released in 1967 and is known for its psychedelic and surreal lyrics.