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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 Demi Lovato became an anthem for self-love and acceptance, encouraging women to embrace their bodies and identities?

  1. Confident

  2. Sorry Not Sorry

  3. Skyscraper

  4. Cool for the Summer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Demi Lovato's 'Confident' was a powerful statement of self-love and acceptance, encouraging women to embrace their bodies and identities.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the first ARIA Award for Best Video?

  1. I Still Call Australia Home

  2. The Loco-Motion

  3. Like a Prayer

  4. Smooth Criminal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Peter Allen's song \"I Still Call Australia Home\" won the first ARIA Award for Best Video in 1987.

Multiple choice

Which musical features songs about space exploration and includes a character named "Rocket Man"?

  1. Mamma Mia!

  2. We Will Rock You

  3. Hair

  4. The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

We Will Rock You is a musical based on the music of Queen. The musical includes songs about space exploration, such as "I Want It All" and "Radio Ga Ga."

Multiple choice

Which musical features a song called "Space Oddity" and includes a character named "Major Tom"?

  1. The Rocky Horror Picture Show

  2. Jesus Christ Superstar

  3. Hair

  4. David Bowie's Space Oddity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

David Bowie's Space Oddity is a musical based on the songs of David Bowie. The musical includes the song "Space Oddity," which tells the story of Major Tom, an astronaut who travels to space.

Multiple choice

Which musical features a song called "Rocket Man" and includes a character named "Ziggy Stardust"?

  1. The Rocky Horror Picture Show

  2. Jesus Christ Superstar

  3. Hair

  4. David Bowie's Space Oddity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

David Bowie's Space Oddity is a musical based on the songs of David Bowie. The musical includes the song "Rocket Man" and features the character Ziggy Stardust.

Multiple choice

Which musical features a song called "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" and includes a character named "Roger Davis"?

  1. The Rocky Horror Picture Show

  2. Jesus Christ Superstar

  3. Rent

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

Rent is a musical based on the opera La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini. The musical tells the story of a group of young artists living in New York City during the AIDS crisis. The musical includes the song "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" and features the character Roger Davis.

Multiple choice

Which film's score features the unforgettable theme 'The Godfather Waltz'?

  1. The Godfather

  2. The Godfather Part II

  3. The Godfather Part III

  4. The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Nino Rota's score for 'The Godfather' is a masterpiece of film music.

Multiple choice

Which song is featured in the opening credits of the 1972 film "The Godfather"?

  1. Speak Softly, Love

  2. The Godfather Waltz

  3. Main Title

  4. Sicilian Pastorale
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Speak Softly, Love is the main theme of the film and is used throughout the film.

Multiple choice

Which song is used as the theme song for the 1990 film "Goodfellas"?

  1. Rags to Riches

  2. Layla

  3. Sunshine of Your Love

  4. Gimme Shelter
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rags to Riches by Tony Bennett is used as the theme song for Goodfellas and is heard throughout the film.

Multiple choice

Which song is featured in the opening credits of the 2007 film "American Gangster"?

  1. I Put a Spell on You

  2. The Godfather Waltz

  3. Main Title

  4. Sicilian Pastorale
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

I Put a Spell on You by Nina Simone is used in the opening credits of American Gangster.

Multiple choice

Which song is used as the theme song for the 2020 film "The Gentlemen"?

  1. Rags to Riches

  2. Layla

  3. Sunshine of Your Love

  4. Gimme Shelter
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones is used as the theme song for The Gentlemen.

Multiple choice

Which song is featured in the opening credits of the 1995 film "Casino"?

  1. I Put a Spell on You

  2. The Godfather Waltz

  3. Main Title

  4. Sicilian Pastorale
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

I Put a Spell on You by Nina Simone is used in the opening credits of Casino.

Multiple choice

Which song is used as the theme song for the 2013 film "American Hustle"?

  1. Rags to Riches

  2. Layla

  3. Sunshine of Your Love

  4. Gimme Shelter
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones is used as the theme song for American Hustle.

Multiple choice

Which song is featured in the opening credits of the 1997 film "L.A. Confidential"?

  1. I Put a Spell on You

  2. The Godfather Waltz

  3. Main Title

  4. Sicilian Pastorale
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

I Put a Spell on You by Nina Simone is used in the opening credits of L.A. Confidential.

Multiple choice

Which song is used as the theme song for the 2012 film "Django Unchained"?

  1. Rags to Riches

  2. Layla

  3. Sunshine of Your Love

  4. Gimme Shelter
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones is used as the theme song for Django Unchained.