50 Pop Music Quiz Questions and Answers

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Round 1: Easy Pop Music Trivia Questions

1. Beliebers are connected to which male singer?
2. What country is the group Abba from?
3. Who sang “Like a prayer”?
4. Finish the song title: Total Eclipse … 
5. Who was also known as the King of Rock and Roll?
6. Who is missing from this trio? Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland and ?
7. Who sang the song “I’m still standing”?
8. Who was the lead singer of the band Queen?
9. What are each of Adele’s albums named after?
10. Which band was Paul McCartney in?

Round 1: Easy Pop Music Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Beliebers are connected to which male singer? Justin Bieber
2. What country is the group Abba from? Sweden
3. Who sang “Like a prayer”? Madonna
4. Finish the song title: Total Eclipse …  Of The Heart
5. Who was also known as the King of Rock and Roll? Elvis Presley
6. Who is missing from this trio? Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland and ? Beyoncé
7. Who sang the song “I’m still standing”? Elton John
8. Who was the lead singer of the band Queen? Freddie Mercury
9. What are each of Adele’s albums named after? Her age
10. Which band was Paul McCartney in? The Beatles

Round 2: Pop Music Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following people is the lead singer of the band Blondie?
   1. Debbie Harry
   2. Bonnie Tyler
   3. Barbra Streisand
   4. Joni Mitchell
2. Which of the following is not a Spice Girl?
   1. Scary Spice
   2. Baby Spice 
   3. Sporty Spice
   4. Furry Spice
3. Who sings the song “Bad Habits”?
   1. Harry Styles
   2. Charlie Puth
   3. Ed Sheeran
   4. Shawn Mendes
4. What year was Madonna’s song Vogue released?
   1. 1986
   2. 1988
   3. 1990
   4. 1992
5. Which of the following is not a Bee Gees song?
   1. Tragedy
   2. Blackbird
   3. You should be dancing
   4. Night Fever
6. In 2009 Shakira released a song with an animal in the title. What was it called?
   1. Golden Eagle
   2. She Wolf
   3. Free bird 
   4. The Lovecats
7. As of 2022, how many Grammy Awards has Justin Timberlake won?
   1. 3
   2. 5
   3. 7
   4. 9
8. Pharell Williams released “Happy” in 2013, which movie was it written for?
   1. Monsters University
   2. The Croods
   3. Despicable Me 2
   4. Epic
9. Beautiful Trauma is the 2017 Album of which American artist?
   1. Pink
   2. Taylor Swift
   3. Beyoncé
   4. Lady Gaga
10. What was the name of Katy Perry’s debut single, released in 2008?
    1. Hot n Cold
    2. I kissed a Girl
    3. California Girls
    4. Teenage Dream

Round 2: Pop Music Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. Which of the following people is the lead singer of the band Blondie? Debbie Harry
2. Which of the following is not a Spice Girl? Furry Spice
3. Who sings the song “Bad Habits”? Ed Sheeran 
4. What year was Madonna’s song Vogue released? 1990
5. Which of the following is not a Bee Gees song? Blackbird
6. In 2009 Shakira released a song with an animal in the title. What was it called? She Wolf
7. As of 2022, how many Grammy Awards has Justin Timberlake won? 7
8. Pharell Williams released “Happy” in 2013, which movie was it written for? Despicable Me 2
9. Beautiful Trauma is the 2017 Album of which American artist? Pink
10. What was the name of Katy Perry’s debut single, released in 2008? I kissed a Girl

Round 3: Medium Pop Music Trivia Questions

1. Who is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta also known as?
2. Who dueted with Cher on the song “I got you babe”?
3. Which fruit-themed band sings the song “Linger”?
4. Gwen Stefani is the former lead singer of which band?
5. Kelly Clarkson is the 2002 winner of which American Tv show?
6. In 1997, the British girl group Spice Girls, starred in a movie about themselves, what was it called?
7. In 1986, David Bowie starred in a movie, what was the movie called?
8. Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey and Keren Woodward are members of which band?
9. What band did George Michael play in?
10. Which 1985 song made a renewed entry in the charts in 2022, after appearing in the series “Stranger things”?

Round 3: Medium Pop Music Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Who is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta also known as? Lady Gaga
2. Who dueted with Cher on the song “I got you babe”? Sonny
3. Which fruit-themed band sings the song “Linger”? The Cranberries
4. Gwen Stefani is the former lead singer of which band? No Doubt
5. Kelly Clarkson is the 2002 winner of which American Tv show? American Idol
6. In 1997, the British girl group Spice Girls, starred in a movie about themselves, what was it called? Spice World
7. In 1986, David Bowie starred in a movie, what was the movie called? Labyrinth
8. Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey and Keren Woodward are members of which band? Bananarama
9. What band did George Michael play in? Wham!
10. Which 1985 song made a renewed entry in the charts in 2022, after appearing in the series “Stranger Things”? Running up that Hill – (Kate Bush)

Round 4: Hard Pop Music Trivia Questions

1. What was the name of the album Taylor Swift released in 2008?
2. What was the title of the 1999 Album of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers?
3. Which British pop singer represented Great Britain at the 1969 Eurovision song contest?
4. Which female American singer is also known as Melissa Viviane Jefferson?
5. In what year was the hit Jackson 5 song “I want you back” released?
6. During which song did Michael Jackson first perform the moonwalk?
7. 2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Russel Hobbs are 3 out of the 4 members of the Gorillaz, who is missing?
8. Sam Smith performed the theme tune to the James Bond film Spectre, what was the song called?
9. Robbie William was a member of Take That, one of the most popular British boy bands of the 90s but what year did he leave the band?
10. Who joined up with Mariah Carey on the song “One Sweet Day”?

Round 4: Hard Pop Music Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What was the name of the album Taylor Swift released in 2008? Fearless
2. What was the title of the 1999 Album of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers? Californication
3. Which British pop singer represented Great Britain at the 1969 Eurovision song contest? Lulu
4. Which female American singer is also known as Melissa Viviane Jefferson? Lizzo
5. In what year was the hit Jackson 5 song “I want you back” released? 1969
6. During which song did Michael Jackson first perform the moonwalk? Billie Jean
7. 2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Russel Hobbs are 3 out of the 4 members of the Gorillaz, who is missing? Noodle
8. Sam Smith performed the theme tune to the James Bond film Spectre, what was the song called? Writing’s on the wall
9. Robbie William was a member of Take That, one of the most popular British boy bands of the 90s but what year did he leave the band? 1995
10. Who joined up with Mariah Carey on the song “One Sweet Day”? Boyz II Men

Round 5: Pop Music Lyrics Quiz Questions (Name the song and artist)

1. “Mr Play-It-Safe was afraid to fly”
2. “Then we could be heroes, just for one day” 
3. “I want it, I got it, I want it, I got it. You like my hair? Gee, thanks, just bought it.”
4. “All the old painting on the tombs, they do the sand dance don’t you know?”
5. “Starships were meant to fly, Hands up and touch the sky.”
6. “Oh my god we’re back again. Brothers, sisters, everybody sing.”
7. “I can’t talk, Only thing about me is the way I walk”
8. “I stay out too late, got nothing in my brain, that’s what people say…”
9. “Some boys take a beautiful girl and hide her away from the rest o’ the world.”
10. “Tommy used to work on the docks, union’s been on strike.”

Round 5: Pop Music Lyrics Quiz Questions and Answers (Name the song and artist)

1. “Mr Play-It-Safe was afraid to fly” – Ironic – Alanis Morissette
2. “Then we could be heroes, just for one day”  Heroes – David Bowie
3. “I want it, I got it, I want it, I got it. You like my hair? Gee, thanks, just bought it.” –  7 rings – Ariana
4. “All the old painting on the tombs, they do the sand dance don’t you know?” Walk like an Egyptian – The Bangles
5. “Starships were meant to fly, Hands up and touch the sky.” Starships – Nicki Minaj
6. “Oh my god we’re back again. Brothers, sisters, everybody sing.” Everybody – Backstreet Boys
7. “I can’t talk, Only thing about me is the way I walk” I can’t dance – Genesis
8. “I stay out too late, got nothing in my brain, that’s what people say…” Shake it off – Taylor Swift
9. “Some boys take a beautiful girl and hide her away from the rest o’ the world.” Girls just want to have fun – Cyndi Lauper
10. “Tommy used to work on the docks, union’s been on strike.” Livin on a Prayer – Bon Jovi

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