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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 musical features the iconic song "Memory"?

  1. Cats

  2. Les Misérables

  3. The Phantom of the Opera

  4. Evita
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cats, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, includes the haunting ballad "Memory", which became a signature song for Elaine Paige.

Multiple choice

Which musical features the song "One Night in Bangkok"?

  1. Cats

  2. Les Misérables

  3. Evita

  4. Chess
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chess, a musical about a Cold War chess match, includes the popular song "One Night in Bangkok", performed by Murray Head.

Multiple choice

Which musical features the song "Don't Cry for Me Argentina"?

  1. Cats

  2. Les Misérables

  3. Evita

  4. The Phantom of the Opera
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Evita, with its iconic score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, includes the powerful anthem "Don't Cry for Me Argentina", a reflection on Eva Perón's legacy.

Multiple choice

Which musical features the song "I Dreamed a Dream"?

  1. Cats

  2. Les Misérables

  3. Evita

  4. The Phantom of the Opera
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Les Misérables includes the iconic song "I Dreamed a Dream", a haunting ballad that captures the despair and longing of Fantine, a young woman forced into prostitution.

Multiple choice

Which song by Tones and I became a global viral sensation in 2019?

  1. Dance Monkey

  2. Johnny Run Away

  3. Never Seen the Rain

  4. Bad Child
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Explanation

Dance Monkey by Tones and I was a viral hit, reaching the top of the charts in over 30 countries.

Multiple choice

Which viral song by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion became a summer anthem in 2020?

  1. WAP

  2. Savage

  3. Girls in the Hood

  4. Bodak Yellow
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Explanation

WAP by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion was a viral hit, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and sparking controversy for its explicit lyrics.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the viral song by Doja Cat that became a TikTok sensation in 2020?

  1. Say So

  2. Juicy

  3. Boss Bitch

  4. Cyber Sex
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Explanation

Doja Cat's "Say So" went viral on TikTok, leading to a surge in popularity and reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Multiple choice

Which viral song by Masked Wolf became a global hit in 2021?

  1. Astronaut in the Ocean

  2. Gravity

  3. Starlight

  4. Solar System
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Explanation

Masked Wolf's "Astronaut in the Ocean" became a viral sensation, reaching the top of the charts in several countries and becoming a popular TikTok trend.

Multiple choice

Which viral song by Twenty One Pilots became a global phenomenon in 2015?

  1. Stressed Out

  2. Ride

  3. Heathens

  4. Tear in My Heart
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Explanation

Twenty One Pilots' "Stressed Out" became a viral hit, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming a popular anthem for millennials.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the viral song by Gotye featuring Kimbra that became a global hit in 2011?

  1. Somebody That I Used to Know

  2. Eyes Wide Open

  3. Hearts a Mess

  4. Bronte
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Explanation

Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" featuring Kimbra became a viral sensation, reaching the top of the charts in over 30 countries and winning a Grammy Award.

Multiple choice

Which viral song by PSY became a global phenomenon in 2012?

  1. Gangnam Style

  2. Gentleman

  3. Hangover

  4. Daddy
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Explanation

PSY's "Gangnam Style" became a viral sensation, becoming the first video to reach one billion views on YouTube and sparking a global dance craze.

Multiple choice

Which viral song by Drake became a global hit in 2018?

  1. God's Plan

  2. Nice for What

  3. In My Feelings

  4. Nonstop
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Explanation

Drake's "God's Plan" became a viral hit, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming one of the most-streamed songs of all time.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the viral song by Ed Sheeran that became a global hit in 2017?

  1. Shape of You

  2. Castle on the Hill

  3. Galway Girl

  4. Perfect
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Explanation

Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" became a viral hit, reaching the top of the charts in over 30 countries and becoming one of the most-streamed songs of all time.

Multiple choice

Which viral song by Taylor Swift became a global hit in 2014?

  1. Shake It Off

  2. Blank Space

  3. Style

  4. Bad Blood
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Explanation

Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" became a viral hit, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming one of the most-streamed songs of all time.

Multiple choice

Which viral song by Justin Bieber became a global hit in 2015?

  1. Sorry

  2. Love Yourself

  3. What Do You Mean?

  4. Company
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Explanation

Justin Bieber's "Sorry" became a viral hit, reaching the top of the charts in over 20 countries and becoming one of the most-streamed songs of all time.