Music Trivia
Bach to Beyoncé. These questions cover the artists, albums, instruments and stories behind the music — plus enough theory to keep the musicians honest.
Answers are typed, not picked from a list, and small spelling slips are forgiven. Every question ends with a short fact, so even a miss teaches you something about a song you thought you knew.
- 285questions
- 93easy
- 89medium
- 103hard
What's covered
- Rock & pop
- Classical composers
- Hip-hop
- Jazz & blues
- Instruments
- Music theory
Music Trivia: sample questions
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- easy
Which British rock band recorded the 1975 epic 'Bohemian Rhapsody'?
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Queen
'Bohemian Rhapsody' spent nine weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart during its initial 1975-76 run and is notable for lacking a repeating chorus, instead moving through distinct sections (intro, ballad, operatic passage, hard rock part, and reflective coda).
- easy
What is the name of the Argentine partner dance and its accompanying music that originated in the port neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires?
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Tango
The bandoneon, a type of button accordion, became the signature instrument of tango orchestras in the early 20th century.
- medium
Who composed the set of concertos known as The Four Seasons?
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Antonio Vivaldi
Written around 1720, it's one of the earliest examples of program music.
- medium
Which Russian composer wrote the ballets 'Swan Lake' and 'The Nutcracker'?
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Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovsky was the first Russian composer to make a lasting impression on international audiences, and his 'Nutcracker' suite remains a Christmas staple worldwide.
- hard
Which English composer wrote the choral piece 'Jerusalem', often sung at British events?
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Hubert Parry
Parry set the words of William Blake's poem to music in 1916, and the hymn later became an anthem of the women's suffrage movement.
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