# Music Trivia

Updated October 9, 2026

Twenty original music questions from rock bands to classical composers. Play in quiz mode with answers, explanations, and score tracking.

Instruments, voices, famous bands, and the composers behind the classics. A little music theory, a lot of fun facts. Want to practice? Try our free [Rhythm Tutor](/learn-rhythm-clapping/) to clap on the beat, or the [Pitch Trainer](/learn-singing-pitch/) to sing in tune, or the [Whistling Tutor](/learn-whistling-tunes/) to whistle tunes by ear, or the [Drum Rudiment Coach](/learn-drum-rudiments/) to learn 16 essential drum rudiments by playing them.

**Question 1.** Which band recorded Bohemian Rhapsody?

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Answer:** Queen

Bohemian Rhapsody was released in 1975 on A Night at the Opera.

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Question 2.** How many strings does a violin have?

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Answer:** Four

Violin strings are tuned G, D, A, E.

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Question 3.** Which singer is known as the Queen of Pop?

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Answer:** Madonna

Madonna earned the title during the 1980s.

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Question 4.** What instrument does a pianist play?

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Answer:** The piano

Piano is short for pianoforte, Italian for soft-loud.

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Question 5.** Which band released the album Abbey Road?

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Answer:** The Beatles

Abbey Road was released in 1969.

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Question 6.** What do we call a group of four musicians?

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Answer:** A quartet

A string quartet has two violins, a viola, and a cello.

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Question 7.** Which artist released Thriller, the best-selling album ever?

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Answer:** Michael Jackson

Thriller was released in 1982.

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Question 8.** What is the highest female singing voice called?

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Answer:** Soprano

Sopranos typically sing from about C4 to C6.

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Question 9.** How many valves does a standard trumpet have?

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Answer:** Three

Trumpet players press combinations of three valves to change pitch.

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Question 10.** Which composer kept writing music after going deaf?

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Answer:** Ludwig van Beethoven

Beethoven began losing his hearing in his late twenties.

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Question 11.** What does a cappella singing mean?

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Answer:** Singing without instruments

The term is Italian for in the chapel style.

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Question 12.** Which band was John Lennon in?

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Answer:** The Beatles

Lennon co-founded the Beatles in Liverpool.

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Question 13.** How many beats does a whole note get in 4/4 time?

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Answer:** Four

In 4/4 time a whole note lasts one full measure.

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Question 14.** Which artist released the album 1989?

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Answer:** Taylor Swift

The original came out in 2014 and the re-recording in 2023.

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Question 15.** What instrument is Yo-Yo Ma famous for playing?

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Answer:** The cello

Yo-Yo Ma is one of the world's best-known cellists.

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Question 16.** Which music genre originated in New Orleans?

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Answer:** Jazz

Jazz grew from blues and ragtime in the early 1900s.

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Question 17.** How many members are in the group BTS?

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Answer:** Seven

BTS debuted in 2013.

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Question 18.** What do we call the words of a song?

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Answer:** Lyrics

The person who writes them is called a lyricist.

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Question 19.** Who composed The Four Seasons?

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Answer:** Antonio Vivaldi

Vivaldi published the four violin concertos in 1725.

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Question 20.** What is the lowest male singing voice called?

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Answer:** Bass

Basses typically sing from about E2 to E4.

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## Frequently asked questions

### How do I play the quiz?

Read each question, say your answer out loud, then press Reveal answer. Mark whether you got it right and move to the next question. Your score is tracked to the end.

### Do I need music theory knowledge?

Only the basics. Most questions are about famous artists, bands, and instruments, with a few beginner theory questions mixed in.

### How many questions are in this quiz?

20, each with an answer and a one-line explanation.

### Can I reuse these questions?

Yes. All questions are original and free to use for quizzes, classrooms, and trivia nights.