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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Multiple choice

Which musical featured the iconic song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"?

  1. The Wizard of Oz

  2. Oklahoma!

  3. Annie Get Your Gun

  4. South Pacific
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The Wizard of Oz, released in 1939, featured the unforgettable song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", sung by Judy Garland as Dorothy.

Multiple choice

Which musical is known for its iconic song "I Got Rhythm"?

  1. Girl Crazy

  2. Of Thee I Sing

  3. Anything Goes

  4. Porgy and Bess
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Girl Crazy, a 1930 musical with music by George Gershwin, features the popular song "I Got Rhythm".

Multiple choice

Which musical features the song "Cheek to Cheek"?

  1. Top Hat

  2. Swing Time

  3. The Gay Divorcee

  4. Shall We Dance
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The song "Cheek to Cheek" is from the 1935 musical film "Top Hat", starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

Multiple choice

Which musical is known for its song "Bali Ha'i"?

  1. South Pacific

  2. The King and I

  3. Flower Drum Song

  4. The Sound of Music
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The musical "South Pacific", set during World War II, features the popular song "Bali Ha'i".

Multiple choice

Which musical features the song "Luck Be a Lady"?

  1. Guys and Dolls

  2. The Pajama Game

  3. Damn Yankees

  4. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
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The song "Luck Be a Lady" is from the musical "Guys and Dolls", which premiered on Broadway in 1950.

Multiple choice

Which musical is known for its song "Tomorrow"?

  1. Annie

  2. The Wiz

  3. Pippin

  4. The Music Man
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The song "Tomorrow" is from the musical "Annie", which premiered on Broadway in 1977.