50 Intriguing Music Trivia Questions and Answers
Get ready to turn up the volume with this all-encompassing collection of music trivia. From classical compositions and rock legends to pop hits and viral sensations, these questions span genres, eras, and chart-topping favorites. Whether you're a casual listener or a dedicated audiophile, there's something here to strike the right chord.
1Which famous singer is known as the 'Queen of Pop'?
2Who composed the four seasons?
3Which song starts with the line 'Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?'
4What's the name of the album released by Michael Jackson in 1982?
5Which band sang 'Hotel California'?
6In which decade did Elvis Presley die?
7Which musical instrument is known as the 'king of instruments'?
8Whose 2015 hit was titled 'Hello'?
9Which rock band was originally known as 'Mookie Blaylock'?
10Who was the lead singer of Queen?
11Which Beatles album features them crossing a road on the cover?
12What is the name of Johnny Cash's song about a prison?
13Which singer performed at the 2015 Super Bowl halftime show?
14Which instrument is used in reggae music to play the offbeat chords?
15Which artist is known for painting his face with a star around his eye?
16Who released an album titled '21' in 2011?
17Which band recorded the album 'Dark Side of the Moon'?
18From which country is the dance style 'salsa' originated?
19Which opera tells the story of a character named Don Juan?
20Which rapper produced 'The Slim Shady LP'?
21What was the original name of The Beatles?
22Who sang the 1978 hit 'I Will Survive'?
23In which city was the famous music studio Motown founded?
24Who composed 'Moonlight Sonata'?
25Which rapper starred in the movie '8 Mile'?
26Who is the famous bass player of The Rolling Stones?
27Which song by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee became a massive hit in 2017?
28Which artist painted the album cover for The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'?
29Which singer was known for his trademark gravelly voice and sang 'New York, New York'?
30Who composed the 'Nutcracker Suite'?
31Which band has albums titled 'Achtung Baby' and 'The Joshua Tree'?
32What is the main string instrument used in a bluegrass band?
33Which artist released 'Purple Rain' in 1984?
34Which female artist released 'Bad Romance' in 2009?
35Which band's debut album was 'Appetite for Destruction'?
36From which musical is the song 'Memory'?
37Who is known as the 'Godfather of Soul'?
38Which 90s band is best known for their hit 'Wonderwall'?
39Who composed 'The Ride of the Valkyries'?
40What musical style is Billie Holiday most associated with?
41Which instrument is Yo-Yo Ma famous for playing?
42Which song by Procol Harum has a title that sounds like a shade of white?
43Who is known for her unique fashion and sang 'Chandelier'?
44Which band sang 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' in the 1960s?
45Who composed 'Boléro', a one-movement orchestral piece?
46What genre of music did Bob Marley popularize worldwide?
47Which singer is known for her hits 'Like a Virgin' and 'Material Girl'?
48Which band sang 'Stairway to Heaven'?
49What type of operatic song is typically performed as a solo?
50In which film did Whitney Houston sing 'I Will Always Love You'?
Answer Key
- 1. Madonna
- 2. Antonio Vivaldi
- 3. Bohemian Rhapsody
- 4. Thriller
- 5. Eagles
- 6. 1970s
- 7. Organ
- 8. Adele
- 9. Pearl Jam
- 10. Freddie Mercury
- 11. Abbey Road
- 12. Folsom Prison Blues
- 13. Katy Perry
- 14. Rhythm Guitar
- 15. KISS
- 16. Adele
- 17. Pink Floyd
- 18. Cuba
- 19. Don Giovanni
- 20. Eminem
- 21. The Quarrymen
- 22. Gloria Gaynor
- 23. Detroit
- 24. Ludwig van Beethoven
- 25. Eminem
- 26. Bill Wyman
- 27. Despacito
- 28. Peter Blake
- 29. Frank Sinatra
- 30. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- 31. U2
- 32. Banjo
- 33. Prince
- 34. Lady Gaga
- 35. Guns N' Roses
- 36. Cats
- 37. James Brown
- 38. Oasis
- 39. Richard Wagner
- 40. Jazz
- 41. Cello
- 42. A Whiter Shade of Pale
- 43. Sia
- 44. The Beatles
- 45. Maurice Ravel
- 46. Reggae
- 47. Madonna
- 48. Led Zeppelin
- 49. Aria
- 50. The Bodyguard
