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Think you know your pop hits, rock legends, and Broadway showstoppers? Whether you’re the reigning karaoke champ or someone who can’t resist humming along to movie soundtracks, this ultimate collection of music trivia questions is your chance to test (and show off) your musical knowledge! Covering everything from hip-hop beats to country ballads, R&B classics to Grammy-winning hits, these 200 handpicked questions will challenge even the biggest music buffs.

Perfect for game nights, pub quizzes, or just proving you’re the human version of Shazam, this music trivia will take you on a melodic journey through genres, decades, and chart-topping moments. So, warm up those vocal cords, sharpen your lyrical memory, and dive in — let’s see if you can hit all the right notes!

Pop Music Trivia

What pop song features the lyrics “I stay out too late, got nothing in my brain”?
“Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift.
Which artist’s fans are known as “Little Monsters”?
Lady Gaga.
What song by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee became the most-watched YouTube video in 2017?
“Despacito.”
Finish the lyric: “You can dance, you can jive…”
“…having the time of your life.”
Which pop album holds the record for the most Grammy wins in one night?
“21” by Adele.
Who was the youngest artist ever to achieve a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit?
Stevie Wonder (at 13 years old with “Fingertips, Pt. 2”).
What 2008 hit starts with the line, “Just a small-town girl”?
“Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey.
Which song’s music video featured a group of bridesmaids led by Katy Perry in a spoof of wedding clichés?
“Hot N Cold.”
What pop star named her fourth studio album “Sweetener”?
Ariana Grande.
Who released the album “Future Nostalgia” in 2020?
Dua Lipa.
Which song by Pharrell Williams was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song?
“Happy” (from Despicable Me 2).
Finish the lyric: “We’re up all night to get…”
“…lucky.”
What pop duo sang “Stressed Out” and often performs in ski masks?
Twenty One Pilots.
Who set the record for the most-watched halftime performance in Super Bowl history?
Katy Perry (2015).
What song by Gotye became a global hit in 2011, featuring Kimbra?
“Somebody That I Used to Know.”
What music video by Psy was the first to hit 1 billion views on YouTube?
“Gangnam Style.”
Which artist was awarded the title “Artist of the Decade” at the 2019 American Music Awards?
Taylor Swift.
Finish the lyric: “Cause I’m just a teenage…”
“…dirtbag, baby.”
Which artist popularized the “moonwalk” dance move in 1983?
Michael Jackson.
What is the title of Billie Eilish’s debut studio album?
“When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”

Country Music Trivia

What country legend is known for wearing rhinestone suits and a signature white cowboy hat?
Hank Williams.
Finish the lyric: “I’ve got friends in…”
“…low places.”
Which country song famously mentions “the thunder rolls and the lightning strikes”?
“The Thunder Rolls” by Garth Brooks.
What is Johnny Cash’s famous nickname?
The Man in Black.
Who is known as the “Red Headed Stranger”?
Willie Nelson.
Which country star also had a successful acting career, starring in 9 to 5?
Dolly Parton.
What song made Chris Stapleton a household name after the 2015 CMA Awards?
“Tennessee Whiskey.”
Finish the lyric: “I hear the train a-comin’, it’s…”
“…rollin’ round the bend.”
Which country artist has a line of Southern-style food products called “Paula Deen’s”?
Trisha Yearwood.
Which country star famously sings about “the same old Saturday night” in the song “Neon Moon”?
Brooks & Dunn.
What song by Carrie Underwood describes revenge on a cheating boyfriend’s car?
“Before He Cheats.”
Which country music festival in California is often called “Country Coachella”?
Stagecoach.
Finish the lyric: “Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading…”
“…I denied.”
What is the name of Reba McEntire’s hit sitcom?
Reba.
What country artist has a theme park called “Dollywood”?
Dolly Parton.
Which country music group is famous for the song “Life is a Highway”?
Rascal Flatts.
What is the title of Kacey Musgraves’ song that tells listeners “just follow your arrow”?
“Follow Your Arrow.”
Which country duo sang the hit “Cruise”?
Florida Georgia Line.
Which country star is married to Nicole Kidman?
Keith Urban.
What is the name of the famous country road referenced in John Denver’s hit song?
Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah River (from “Take Me Home, Country Roads”).

Hip-Hop

What rapper released the hit “God’s Plan” in 2018?
Drake.
Finish the lyric: “I said a hip-hop, the hippie, the hippie…”
“…to the hip-hip-hop, and you don’t stop.”
Which artist is known for the album To Pimp a Butterfly?
Kendrick Lamar.
What song made Cardi B the first female rapper with a solo Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit in 19 years?
“Bodak Yellow.”
Which hip-hop group had a hit with “Sabotage”?
Beastie Boys.
Who is known for the song “Big Poppa”?
The Notorious B.I.G.
Finish the lyric: “Cash rules everything around me…”
“…C.R.E.A.M., get the money.”
What is Jay-Z’s real name?
Shawn Carter.
Which rapper’s album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is often called his magnum opus?
Kanye West.
What artist performed “In Da Club”?
50 Cent.
What hip-hop group is behind the classic album Straight Outta Compton?
N.W.A.
Which rapper starred in the movie 8 Mile?
Eminem.
Who is known as the “Godfather of Gangsta Rap”?
Ice-T.
What rapper’s real name is Aubrey Graham?
Drake.
Finish the lyric: “You better lose yourself in the music, the moment…”
“…you own it, you better never let it go.”
Which hip-hop artist created the album Astroworld?
Travis Scott.
What is the name of Nicki Minaj’s fanbase?
The Barbz.
Who produced the 2001 album The Blueprint?
Jay-Z.
Which rapper’s real name is Calvin Broadus Jr.?
Snoop Dogg.
What song by Run-D.M.C. featured Aerosmith?
“Walk This Way.”

Rock Music Trivia

Which band is famous for the anthem “We Will Rock You”?
Queen.
What Beatles album includes the songs “Come Together” and “Something”?
Abbey Road.
Finish the lyric: “There’s a lady who’s sure, all that glitters is gold…”
“…and she’s buying a stairway to heaven.”
What band released the song “Smells Like Teen Spirit”?
Nirvana.
Who is the lead guitarist for Guns N’ Roses?
Slash.
Which band recorded the hit “Hotel California”?
Eagles.
What is the name of The Rolling Stones’ famous tongue logo designer?
John Pasche.
Which rock star is known as the “Godfather of Shock Rock”?
Alice Cooper.
Finish the lyric: “Sweet child of mine…”
“…where do we go now?”
Which band sang “Livin’ on a Prayer”?
Bon Jovi.
What rock band was known for smashing their instruments on stage?
The Who.
Which iconic album cover features a prism and a beam of light?
The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd.
Who sang the classic rock song “Born to Run”?
Bruce Springsteen.
Which band is famous for the song “Back in Black”?
AC/DC.
What was the original name of the band “Queen”?
Smile.
Who was the drummer for Led Zeppelin?
John Bonham.
What rock song begins with the line, “Just a small-town girl”?
“Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey.
What is the longest song ever recorded by The Beatles?
“Hey Jude.”
Which rock star was known for his lightning bolt face paint?
David Bowie.
Finish the lyric: “We are the champions…”
“…my friends.”

R&B Trivia

What R&B artist is known as the “Empress of Soul”?
Gladys Knight.
Finish the lyric: “No, I don’t want no scrubs…”
“…a scrub is a guy that can’t get no love from me.”
Which artist released the 1997 hit “You Make Me Wanna…”
Usher.
What R&B group sang “End of the Road”?
Boyz II Men.
Who is the only artist to win the Grammy for Album of the Year three times as a lead performer?
Stevie Wonder.
Which 90s hit by Blackstreet warns about “diggin’ gold diggers”?
“No Diggity.”
Finish the lyric: “This is how we do it…”
“…it’s Friday night, and I feel all right.”
Which R&B singer starred in the movie Dreamgirls?
Beyoncé.
What is the title of Alicia Keys’ debut album?
Songs in A Minor.
Who released the song “We Belong Together”?
Mariah Carey.
What R&B duo had a hit with “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”?
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
Which artist is known for the album Confessions?
Usher.
What R&B legend wrote the song “Respect,” made famous by Aretha Franklin?
Otis Redding.
Finish the lyric: “I just wanna say thank you…”
“…in case I don’t thank you enough.”
What song by Erykah Badu talks about a man named “Tyrone”?
“Tyrone.”
Which R&B artist performed “Ordinary People”?
John Legend.
What song by Lauryn Hill won her a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance?
“Doo Wop (That Thing).”
Who is known as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul”?
Mary J. Blige.
Which artist’s hit “Back to Sleep” is also known as “Sex You Back to Sleep”?
Chris Brown.
Finish the lyric: “If I ain’t got you, baby…”
“…some people want diamond rings.”

Broadway Trivia

What is the longest-running Broadway musical of all time?
The Phantom of the Opera.
Finish the lyric: “525,600 minutes…”
“…how do you measure, measure a year?”
Who wrote the musical Hamilton?
Lin-Manuel Miranda.
What musical features the song “Defying Gravity”?
Wicked.
Which Broadway musical takes place in the Paris Opera House?
The Phantom of the Opera.
What show includes the song “You’ll Be Back,” sung by King George III?
Hamilton.
Finish the lyric: “The sun’ll come out…”
“…tomorrow.”
What Broadway musical is based on the novel Les Misérables by Victor Hugo?
Les Misérables.
Which musical tells the story of the Founding Fathers through hip-hop?
Hamilton.
Who composed the music for Cats?
Andrew Lloyd Webber.
What musical features the character Roxie Hart?
Chicago.
Which musical includes the song “Memory”?
Cats.
Finish the lyric: “I’m gonna be a mighty king…”
“…so enemies beware.”
What is the name of the high school in Grease?
Rydell High.
Who wrote the music and lyrics for West Side Story?
Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.
Which musical is set in the Kit Kat Klub in Berlin?
Cabaret.
What Broadway show features the song “Seasons of Love”?
Rent.
What 1957 musical is inspired by Romeo and Juliet?
West Side Story.
Who starred as Elphaba in the original Broadway cast of Wicked?
Idina Menzel.
What musical includes the line “Life is a cabaret, old chum”?
Cabaret.

Grammys Trivia

Who has won the most Grammy Awards of all time?
Beyoncé.
What was the first album to win Album of the Year?
The Music from Peter Gunn by Henry Mancini.
Which artist has won the most Grammys in one night?
Michael Jackson and Santana (8 awards each).
Who is the youngest artist to win Album of the Year?
Billie Eilish.
What award is given for the best song written for a visual medium?
Best Song Written for Visual Media.
Finish the lyric: “We are never ever…”
“…getting back together.”
What artist won the first-ever Grammy for Best Rap Album?
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince.
Which jazz singer holds the record for the most Grammys won by a female artist?
Alison Krauss.
What artist refused to attend the Grammys after being snubbed for Best New Artist in 1989?
Milli Vanilli.
Who won the Grammy for Record of the Year in 2023 for “About Damn Time”?
Lizzo.
Who was the first woman to win Album of the Year twice?
Taylor Swift.
What artist famously interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech in 2009?
Kanye West.
What artist won the first-ever Grammy for Best R&B Album?
TLC for CrazySexyCool.
What is the Grammy trophy made of?
A zinc alloy called Grammium.
Finish the lyric: “I’d like to thank the Academy…”
“…and my fans.”
Who won Best New Artist in 2019?
Dua Lipa.
Which artist has won a Grammy for Best Rock Album and Best Pop Vocal Album?
Lady Gaga.
What jazz artist has the most Grammy wins?
Chick Corea.
Who was the first rapper to win Album of the Year?
Lauryn Hill.
Who won Song of the Year for “Rolling in the Deep”?
Adele.
Finish the lyric: “And all that glitters is gold…”
“…only shooting stars break the mold.”
Who won the Grammy for Best Music Video in 2022 for “Freedom”?
Jon Batiste.
Who has hosted the Grammys the most times?
LL Cool J.

Music in Movies

What song from The Lion King won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1994?
“Can You Feel the Love Tonight” by Elton John.
Finish the lyric from Frozen: “Do you wanna build a…”
“…snowman?”
Who sang “My Heart Will Go On” for the Titanic soundtrack?
Celine Dion.
Which movie features the song “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor?
Rocky III.
What 1984 film featured the song “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr.?
Ghostbusters.
In Top Gun, what song plays during the iconic beach volleyball scene?
“Playing with the Boys” by Kenny Loggins.
What song does Tom Cruise famously lip-sync to in Risky Business?
“Old Time Rock & Roll” by Bob Seger.
Finish the lyric from The Sound of Music: “Raindrops on roses and…”
“…whiskers on kittens.”
Which film’s soundtrack features the song “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds?
The Breakfast Club.
What movie featured the song “Shallow” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper?
A Star Is Born (2018).
What classic Disney song contains the lyrics “Look for the bare necessities”?
“The Bare Necessities” from The Jungle Book.
In Guardians of the Galaxy, what song does Peter Quill dance to at the beginning of the movie?
“Come and Get Your Love” by Redbone.
What song plays during the famous pottery scene in Ghost?
“Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers.
What song from The Bodyguard soundtrack became Whitney Houston’s signature hit?
“I Will Always Love You.”
Finish the lyric from The Wizard of Oz: “Somewhere over the rainbow…”
“…way up high.”
What movie features the song “Maniac” by Michael Sembello during an intense dance scene?
Flashdance.
Which Disney song from Aladdin won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1993?
“A Whole New World.”
What song by Pharrell Williams was nominated for an Oscar in Despicable Me 2?
“Happy.”
What 1978 musical features the song “You’re the One That I Want”?
Grease.
In Pulp Fiction, what song plays during the iconic twist dance scene between John Travolta and Uma Thurman?
“You Never Can Tell” by Chuck Berry.
What song from Frozen II is performed by Idina Menzel and AURORA?
“Into the Unknown.”
What movie features Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” during a car singalong scene?
Wayne’s World.
Which song from Dirty Dancing contains the famous line “Nobody puts Baby in a corner”?
“(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.”
What song by Kenny Loggins is the theme for Footloose?
“Footloose.”
In Shrek, which song is performed by Smash Mouth during the opening scene?
“All Star.”
Finish the lyric from Beauty and the Beast: “Tale as old as time…”
“…song as old as rhyme.”
What song from The Greatest Showman became a motivational anthem?
“This Is Me.”
What song from The Bodyguard soundtrack was originally written by Dolly Parton?
“I Will Always Love You.”
Which song by Aerosmith was featured in the movie Armageddon?
“I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing.”
What song from The Lego Movie is known for its catchy positivity?
“Everything Is AWESOME!!!”
What song does Ferris Bueller lip-sync during the parade scene in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off?
“Twist and Shout” by The Beatles.
In Saturday Night Fever, which song by the Bee Gees is played during John Travolta’s famous dance sequence?
“Stayin’ Alive.”
What song does Dorothy sing in The Wizard of Oz?
“Over the Rainbow.”
Which song from Encanto tells the story of the mysterious Bruno?
“We Don’t Talk About Bruno.”
What song from Titanic was composed by James Horner?
“My Heart Will Go On.”
In Moana, what song does Maui sing to explain his feats?
“You’re Welcome.”
What song from La La Land was performed by Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone?
“City of Stars.”