Music quizzes

Chart history, one-hit wonders and lyric puzzles

Music quizzes are the fastest way to discover how much chart history you absorbed without trying. Ours span decades of pop, rock, hip-hop, country and dance, with questions about record-breaking singles, band line-up changes, instantly recognisable riffs and lyrics that everyone sings incorrectly.

Because music memory is so personal, we spread each quiz across eras. You may know the 1980s cold and stumble in the 2010s, or the other way around, and that is exactly what makes scoring interesting.

Explanations include release years and chart details, so you can settle arguments with friends using something better than a hunch.

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Neon cassette tapes, vinyl records and a retro microphone glowing in an eighties scene

Music · 12 questions

1980s Music Quiz: Pop, Rock and MTV Classics

From Thriller and Purple Rain to Live Aid, revisit the songs and stars that defined the 1980s.

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Movies · 12 questions

Frozen: Arendelle Disney Trivia Quiz

Let it go and test your knowledge of Frozen and Frozen II, from Arendelle's royal sisters to their magical powers.

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Global Knowledge · 12 questions

Musical Instruments of the World Quiz

From the sitar to the didgeridoo, test your knowledge of traditional instruments from every continent.

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Global Knowledge · 12 questions

Dance Styles Around the World Quiz

Flamenco, samba, hula, and more — test your knowledge of traditional dances from around the globe.

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Music · 12 questions

Taylor Swift Music Quiz

Test your knowledge of Taylor Swift's chart-topping albums, re-records, and record-breaking tours.

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Music · 12 questions

Beyoncé: The Queen Bey Quiz

How well do you know the record-breaking career of Beyoncé, from Destiny's Child to Cowboy Carter?

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Music · 12 questions

Lady Gaga: The Mother Monster Quiz

Explore the career of Lady Gaga, from her dance-pop origins to her award-winning acting roles.

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Music · 12 questions

Ariana Grande: The Vocal Powerhouse Quiz

Test your knowledge of Ariana Grande's journey from Nickelodeon star to global pop sensation.

Music · 12 questions

Drake: The 6 God Quiz

Test your knowledge of Drake's record-breaking career, from Degrassi to the top of the Billboard charts.

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Music · 12 questions

Eminem: The Slim Shady Quiz

How much do you know about Marshall Mathers, the Detroit rapper who became a global phenomenon?

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Music · 12 questions

Snoop Dogg: The Doggfather Quiz

From West Coast rap legend to Olympic correspondent: Test your knowledge of Snoop Dogg's legendary life.

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Music · 12 questions

Jay-Z: The Hova Quiz

Test your knowledge of Jay-Z's legendary career as a rapper, entrepreneur, and cultural force.

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Music · 12 questions

Kanye West Trivia Quiz: Albums, Songs & Production

Kanye West trivia questions with answers: his albums from The College Dropout onward, famous samples, collaborations and production work.

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Music · 12 questions

Michael Jackson: The King of Pop Quiz

Test your knowledge of the record-breaking music and iconic career of Michael Jackson.

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Music · 12 questions

Elvis Presley: The King of Rock and Roll Quiz

Relive the career of Elvis Presley, from his Sun Records days to his legendary Las Vegas residencies.

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Music · 12 questions

Rihanna Quiz: Umbrella to Empire

From Barbadian teenager to global pop icon and billionaire businesswoman: test your Rihanna knowledge.

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Music · 12 questions

BTS Return Quiz: Seven Members, One Group

Celebrate the BTS reunion with twelve questions about the members, ARMY and their music.

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Music · 12 questions

Bad Bunny Quiz: How Well Do You Know Benito?

Test your knowledge of Bad Bunny's Puerto Rican roots, albums, music and acting.

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Music · 12 questions

Bieberchella Quiz: Justin Bieber at Coachella

How much do you know about Justin Bieber's songs, career and festival comeback?

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Music · 12 questions

Pop Music Decades Quiz: 12 Chart-Topping Questions

From vinyl-era anthems to streaming-era records, twelve questions that test how much chart history you absorbed.

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