30 Question Music Quiz – Mulitple Choice

Calling all music lover! Do you think you know a lot about music? Let’s find out. Put your knowledge to the test with the 30 Question Music Quiz!

This quiz is for all ages and difficulty levels. Whether you are a casual music fan or a music scholar, you can enjoy this quiz. We have a variety of questions from different genres, including pop, rock, classical, jazz, and more!

Take your time and see how many questions you can get right. Don’t worry if you don’t get them all, this is just for fun. Get your friends and family involved and make it a group activity! Test your music knowledge and have a blast with the 30 Question Music Quiz!

1. The Spice Girls released their first single in 1996. What was it called?
   • Wannabe
   • 2 Become 1
   • Say You’ll Be There
   • Mama
   The correct answer is Wannabe. How did you score?
   The Spice Girls released their first single, “Wannabe,” in 1996. It became an international hit, topping the charts in 37 countries and becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.
2. Uptown Funk is a hit song from by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars from which album?
   • The E.N.D.
   • Uptown Special
   • Physical
   • Thriller
   The correct answer is “Uptown Special”.
   Uptown Special is the fourth studio album by Mark Ronson, released in 2015 and featuring the hit single “Uptown Funk” with Bruno Mars.
3. The classic song “Me and Bobby McGee” was by which artist?
   • Pete Townshend
   • Janis Joplin
   • Robert Plant
   • Guns n’ Roses
   The answer is Janis Joplin.
   Janis Joplin was an American singer-songwriter and rock and roll icon who released the classic song “Me and Bobby McGee” in 1971.
4. Shape of You is a hit song from by Ed Sheeran from which album?
   • Cooleyhighharmony
   • ÷ (Divide)
   • The Bodyguard OST
   • Thriller
   The correct answer is “÷ (Divide)”.
   Ed Sheeran’s hit song “Shape of You” is featured on his third studio album, ÷ (Divide).

5. I Will Always Love You is a hit song from by Whitney Houston from which album?
   • V
   • The Bodyguard OST
   • PRISM
   • Thriller
   The correct answer is “The Bodyguard OST”.
   The Bodyguard OST is the soundtrack album to the 1992 film of the same name, which features the iconic hit single “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston.
6. Which Californian based band had a hit in 1967 with the song “Creeque Alley”?
   • The Beach Boys
   • The Surfaris
   • The Bel-Airs
   • The Mamas and the Papas
   The correct answer is The Mamas and the Papas. How did you score?
   The Mamas and the Papas were a folk-rock band from California that had a number one hit in 1967 with their song “Creeque Alley”.
7. Rock guitar maestro Michael Schenker paled in which heavy rock group?
   • Tygers of Pan Tang
   • Slayer
   • Rainbow
   • UFO
   The correct answer is UFO. How did you score?
   Michael Schenker was a founding member of the English rock band UFO, and was widely regarded as one of the best rock guitarists of the 1970s. He left the group in 1978, but returned to the band for several reunions throughout the years.
8. Which composer wrote the famous opera “Tristan and Isolde”?
   • John Williams
   • Giuseppe Verdi
   • Richard Wagner
   • Tim Rice
   The correct answer is Richard Wagner.
   Richard Wagner was a German composer who wrote the famous opera Tristan and Isolde, which is known for its innovative use of chromaticism and its extended musical phrases.
9. Physical is a hit song from by Olivia Newton-John from which album?
   • Meet the Beatles!
   • Love in the Future
   • Physical
   • Sorry for Party Rocking
   The correct answer is “Physical”.
   The song “Physical” is a 1981 single from Olivia Newton-John’s album of the same name. It was a major hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 10 weeks.
10. Who was the best-selling artist worldwide in the 90s?
    • Michael Jackson
    • U2
    • Mariah Carey
    • Madonna
    The correct answer is Mariah Carey. How did you score?
    Mariah Carey was the best-selling artist worldwide in the 90s, selling over 200 million records and becoming the first artist to have a number one single in the US for four consecutive decades.

11. Robert Plant is the lead singer of which succesful band?
    • Genesis
    • Led Zeppelin
    • The Rolling Stones
    • Panic! at the Disco
    The correct answer is Led Zeppelin.
    Led Zeppelin was an English rock band formed in 1968, consisting of Robert Plant as lead singer, Jimmy Page on guitar, John Paul Jones on bass and John Bonham on drums.
12. Who played bass for Irish rockers Thin Lizzy?
    • Phil Lynott
    • Geezer Butler
    • Roger Glover
    • Lemmy
    The correct answer is Phil Lynott. How did you score?
    Phil Lynott was the bassist and primary songwriter for Thin Lizzy, and was also the frontman of the band, providing lead vocals and playing guitar. He co-wrote many of the band’s hit songs, including “The Boys Are Back in Town” and “Jailbreak”.
13. 60s counterculture US band Jefferson Airplane had a worldwide hit in 1967 called “White…”?
    • Wash
    • House
    • Rose
    • Rabbit
    The correct answer is Rabbit. How did you score?
    Jefferson Airplane’s 1967 hit single “White Rabbit” was a worldwide success, becoming a symbol of the counterculture movement of the 1960s. It featured psychedelic lyrics and a catchy melody that made it an instant classic. You scored correctly!
14. Kylie Minogue had a hit with the duet “Where the Wild Roses Grow”. Who was the other half of the duo?
    • Will Smith
    • Justin Timberlake
    • Nick Cave
    • Rufus Wainwright
    The correct answer is Nick Cave. How did you score?
    Nick Cave was the other half of the duo on the hit duet “Where the Wild Roses Grow”, which was a collaboration between the two artists.

15. The classic song “Purple Haze” was by which artist?
    • Jimi Hendrix
    • The Beatles
    • R.E.M.
    • Pink Floyd
    The answer is Jimi Hendrix.
    Jimi Hendrix is an American musician and singer-songwriter who is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential guitarists in the history of rock music. He is most famous for his iconic 1967 single “Purple Haze”.
16. The classic song “Layla” was by which artist?
    • Derek and the Dominos
    • Michael Jackson
    • The Jayhawks
    • Metallica
    The answer is Derek and the Dominos.
    Derek and the Dominos was a British rock band formed in 1970 by guitarist and singer Eric Clapton, keyboardist Bobby Whitlock, bassist Carl Radle and drummer Jim Gordon. Their most famous song, “Layla,” was released in 1971.
17. Glam rockers Mud had a massive hit in 1974 with the song Tiger?
    • Balm
    • Feet
    • Beer
    • Woods
    The correct answer is Feet. How did you score?
    Mud’s 1974 hit single “Feet” topped the UK Singles Chart and was the group’s most successful single, becoming one of the most popular songs of the glam rock era.
18. The “D minor” chord is made up of what notes?
    • C-E-G
    • C-E-G#
    • D-F-A
    • E-G-B-D
    The correct answer is D-F-A.
    The D minor chord is made up of the notes D, F and A, which form the root, minor third and perfect fifth intervals of the minor scale.
19. Which composer wrote the famous opera “Don Giovanni”?
    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    • Tim Rice
    • Hans Zimmer
    • Richard Wagner
    The correct answer is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian composer and musician who composed the famous opera Don Giovanni in 1787.

20. Which composer wrote the famous opera “Madama Butterfly”?
    • Tim Rice
    • Vincenzo Bellini
    • Georges Bizet
    • Giacomo Puccini
    The correct answer is Giacomo Puccini.
    Giacomo Puccini was an Italian composer who wrote the famous opera Madama Butterfly in 1904.

21. Former Birds member and pioneer country rock artist Gram Parsons was also in a band called The Flying?
    • Foxes
    • Fish
    • Pickets
    • Burrito Brothers
    The correct answer is Burrito Brothers. How did you score?
    Gram Parsons was a member of the country rock band The Burrito Brothers, who were known for blending traditional country music with elements of rock and roll.
22. The “E minor Seventh” chord is made up of what notes?
    • D-F-A
    • E-G-B
    • E-G-B-D
    • C-E-G-B
    The correct answer is E-G-B-D.
    The E minor Seventh chord consists of the notes E, G, B, and D, which create a minor sound with a seventh interval.
23. Imagine is a hit song from by John Lennon from which album?
    • The E.N.D
    • Imagine
    • Thriller
    • ÷ (Divide)
    The correct answer is “Imagine”.
    The song “Imagine” was released on John Lennon’s 1971 album of the same name.
24. Which composer wrote the famous opera “The Elixir of Love”?
    • John Williams
    • Giacomo Puccini
    • Gaetano Donizetti
    • Giuseppe Verdi
    The correct answer is Gaetano Donizetti.
    Gaetano Donizetti was an Italian composer of the Classical era who wrote the famous comic opera, “The Elixir of Love”, in 1832.

25. The “C Major” chord is made up of what notes?
    • F-A-C
    • B-D-F
    • C-E-G
    • A-C-E
    The correct answer is C-E-G.
    The C Major chord is composed of the notes C, E, and G, which are the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of the C Major scale.
26. Soul giant Marvin Gaye recorded an album called “Together” in 1964 with?
    • Tina Turner
    • Aretha Franklin
    • Mary Wells
    • Dionne Warwick
    The correct answer is Mary Wells. How did you score?
    Marvin Gaye recorded an album with Mary Wells in 1964, titled “Together”, which featured duets of their classic hits.
27. How many steps to Heaven did Eddie Cochran take in 1957?
    • 4
    • 3
    • 5
    • 2
    The correct answer is 3. How did you score?
    Eddie Cochran released the song “Three Steps to Heaven” in 1957, which was his most successful single, reaching number one in the UK Singles Chart. The song’s title refers to the three steps that Cochran sings about in the lyrics, which are necessary to reach Heaven.
28. Which composer wrote the famous opera “Carmen”?
    • Tim Rice
    • Giuseppe Verdi
    • Georges Bizet
    • Giacomo Puccini
    The correct answer is Georges Bizet.
    Georges Bizet was a French composer who wrote the popular opera Carmen in 1875. It has since become a staple in the operatic repertoire and is one of the most performed operas in the world.
29. Which composer wrote the famous opera “La Traviata”?
    • Giuseppe Verdi
    • Richard Wagner
    • Hans Zimmer
    • Tim Rice
    The correct answer is Giuseppe Verdi.
    Giuseppe Verdi was an Italian composer and one of the most influential figures of Italian opera, best known for his operas La Traviata and Rigoletto.
30. PRS are a premium guitar brand. What do the initials PRS stand for?
    • Paul Reed Smyth
    • Paul Read Smith
    • Paul Reed Smith
    • Paul Read Smyth
    The correct answer is Paul Reed Smith. How did you score?
    The initials PRS stand for Paul Reed Smith, the founder of the premium guitar brand. He founded the company in 1985 and has since become a leading name in the guitar industry.