TRIVIA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Music trivia questions
Music trivia tests the songs and artists most of us have heard a hundred times. This page lists 30 music questions from the Classic Mixed pool, then points you to the daily music game and a Bollywood deck for more.
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Music questions from the pool
The music category in the Classic Mixed pool covers well-known artists, genres, and songs, so nearly any group can answer a few. The quiz repeats none of the same ten on a replay, and each correct answer is worth 10 points with 15 seconds on the clock.
Daily music and beyond
Beyond the classic pool, TriviaHub runs a daily music challenge that resets every day, and the Bollywood movie deck adds music-heavy film questions for fans of Hindi cinema.
Questions and answers
Who sang “Billie Jean”?
Michael Jackson
Which band recorded “Hotel California”?
The Eagles
Who is known as the “Queen of Soul”?
Aretha Franklin
Which instrument does Yo-Yo Ma play?
Cello
Who sang “Shape of You”?
Ed Sheeran
Which band released “Smoke on the Water”?
Deep Purple
Who is the lead singer of Queen?
Freddie Mercury
Which artist is nicknamed “The Boss”?
Bruce Springsteen
What genre is associated with Jay-Z?
Hip-hop
Who sang “Rolling in the Deep”?
Adele
Which instrument has 47 strings and a pedal?
Harp
Who composed the “Four Seasons”?
Vivaldi
Which band sang “Sweet Child O’ Mine”?
Guns N’ Roses
Who is the best-selling female artist of all time?
Madonna
Which country does the band BTS come from?
South Korea
Who sang “Old Town Road”?
Lil Nas X
What does “a cappella” mean?
Without instruments
Who is known as the “King of Rock and Roll”?
Elvis Presley
Which singer has the most Grammy wins?
Beyoncé
Which instrument is also a vegetable?
Cornet
Who sang “Purple Rain”?
Prince
Which classical composer became deaf?
Beethoven
What is the highest female singing voice?
Soprano
Who wrote “Bohemian Rhapsody”?
Freddie Mercury
Which rapper released “Lose Yourself”?
Eminem
Who sang “Shallow” with Bradley Cooper?
Lady Gaga
Which genre did Elvis Presley popularize?
Rock and roll
Which group sang “Dancing Queen”?
ABBA
Who is the lead vocalist of Coldplay?
Chris Martin
Who sang “Despacito”?
Luis Fonsi
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to stream songs to play?
No. The questions are fine to answer from memory alone, and no music player is required.
How is this different from the daily music game?
This page uses the classic music trivia question deck. The daily music challenge is a separate, different game that resets with a new round every day.