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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 (\text{''}Human Touch\text{''}), what does Bruce Springsteen sing about wanting to do with his (\text{''}baby\text{''})?

  1. Take her to the promised land

  2. Dance with her in the moonlight

  3. Ride off into the sunset

  4. Fly away with her
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Human Touch is a tender and romantic song about the power of love and connection.

Multiple choice

Which Bruce Springsteen song features the line, (\text{''}57 channels and nothin' on\text{''})?

  1. Born to Run

  2. Glory Days

  3. Dancing in the Dark

  4. 57 Channels (And Nothin' On)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

57 Channels (And Nothin' On) is a humorous and tongue-in-cheek song about the frustrations of modern life.

Multiple choice

In (\text{''}Brilliant Disguise\text{''}), what does Bruce Springsteen sing about wanting to do with his (\text{''}baby\text{''})?

  1. Take her to the promised land

  2. Dance with her in the moonlight

  3. Ride off into the sunset

  4. Fly away with her
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Brilliant Disguise is a mysterious and introspective song about longing for escape and a better life.

Multiple choice

Which Bruce Springsteen song features the line, (\text{''}I'm on the highway to hell\text{''})?

  1. Born to Run

  2. Glory Days

  3. Dancing in the Dark

  4. Highway to Hell
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Highway to Hell is a classic rock song by AC/DC, not Bruce Springsteen.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first commercially successful dance music track?

  1. Donna Summer - I Feel Love

  2. Giorgio Moroder - The Chase

  3. Kraftwerk - Autobahn

  4. New Order - Blue Monday
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Released in 1977, Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love' is widely regarded as the first track to fully embrace the electronic sounds and rhythms that would define dance music.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first-ever MTV Video Music Awards ceremony?

  1. The Video Vanguard Awards

  2. The MTV Video Music Awards

  3. The MTV Video Awards

  4. The MTV Music Video Awards
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first MTV Video Music Awards ceremony was held in 1984 and was called "The Video Vanguard Awards".

Multiple choice

Which music video won the first-ever MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year?

  1. Thriller - Michael Jackson

  2. Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

  3. Beat It - Michael Jackson

  4. Like a Virgin - Madonna
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Michael Jackson's iconic music video "Thriller" won the first-ever MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 1984.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the controversial music video that won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 1991?

  1. Vogue - Madonna

  2. Like a Prayer - Madonna

  3. Express Yourself - Madonna

  4. Justify My Love - Madonna
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Madonna's music video "Justify My Love" caused controversy due to its sexual content and was banned by MTV, but it still won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 1991.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the music video that won the first-ever MTV Video Music Award for Best Group Video?

  1. The Boys of Summer - Don Henley

  2. Karma Chameleon - Culture Club

  3. Africa - Toto

  4. Tainted Love - Soft Cell
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Culture Club's music video "Karma Chameleon" won the first-ever MTV Video Music Award for Best Group Video in 1984.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the music video that won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 2009?

  1. Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) - Beyonce

  2. Poker Face - Lady Gaga

  3. I Gotta Feeling - The Black Eyed Peas

  4. Right Round - Flo Rida
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Beyonce's music video "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 2009.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the music video that won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 2011?

  1. Born This Way - Lady Gaga

  2. Rolling in the Deep - Adele

  3. Firework - Katy Perry

  4. Till I Collapse - Eminem
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Adele's music video "Rolling in the Deep" won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 2011.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the music video that won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 2013?

  1. Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus

  2. Royals - Lorde

  3. Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke

  4. Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Miley Cyrus' music video "Wrecking Ball" won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 2013.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the award given to the best music video in electronic music?

  1. Best Music Video

  2. Best Video

  3. Best Visuals

  4. Best Cinematography
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Best Music Video award is given to the best music video in electronic music.

Multiple choice

In "Titanic", what is the name of the song that Rose and Jack dance to in the third-class ballroom?

  1. My Heart Will Go On

  2. Nearer, My God, to Thee

  3. The Rose

  4. God Save the King
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A Correct answer
Explanation

My Heart Will Go On, performed by Celine Dion, became one of the best-selling singles of all time and is synonymous with the movie Titanic.

Multiple choice

What is the state song of California?

  1. I Love You, California

  2. California, Here I Come

  3. California Dreamin'

  4. Hotel California
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

I Love You, California is the state song of California.