Music Quiz: 30 Questions on Songs and Artists
How well do you know music? This quiz covers 30 questions on the artists, albums, records and history of popular music, from The Beatles and Elvis through to Adele, Beyonce and Taylor Swift. The questions are all factual rather than lyric-based, so there is no guessing from song titles alone. They cover sales records, famous milestones, hometown connections, Grammy history and some statistics that regularly surprise even devoted music fans.
Each question has four options and the correct answer is revealed as soon as you select yours. Your score and percentage appear at the end.
FAQ
How many questions are there?
30 multiple choice questions, each with four options and one correct answer.
What does the quiz cover?
Music records and milestones (best-selling albums and singles, Grammy records), famous artists (The Beatles, Elvis, Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, Adele, Beyonce, ABBA), music history (Live Aid, the British Invasion, hip-hop origins, reggae, Britpop), and the music industry (Spotify, Brit Awards, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame).
Does the quiz include questions about song lyrics?
No. All questions are factual, covering artists, albums, records, history and music industry facts rather than the content of songs themselves.
Does the quiz shuffle the answer options?
Yes. The four options randomise on every play, so retaking it is a fresh test each time.
Is there a time limit?
No. Take as long as you need on each question.