Think you’re a pop music expert? From classic hits to modern chart-toppers, these pop music quiz questions will challenge your knowledge of famous artists, unforgettable songs, and iconic albums. Whether you’re a fan of the ’80s, ’90s, or today’s top hits, there’s something for every music lover here!
Are you ready to take the challenge? Let’s see how much you really know about pop music history!
Round 1: Classic Pop Hits
- Who is known as the “Queen of Pop”?
- Which 1983 hit by Michael Jackson became a global anthem?
- Which group sang the 1990 hit “I Want It That Way”?
- Who released the iconic album Thriller in 1982?
- What song by Whitney Houston was a massive hit from the movie The Bodyguard?
- Who was the lead singer of Queen?
- Which iconic pop song by Cyndi Lauper became an anthem for female empowerment in the ’80s?
- Which legendary British band released Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in 1967?
- Which 1980s hit by Whitney Houston was originally by Dolly Parton?
- Which group is known for hits like “Take On Me” and “The Sun Always Shines on TV”?
Round 2: Modern Pop Stars
- Who had a hit with “Shape of You” in 2017?
- Which artist is known for hits like “Bad Guy” and “Therefore I Am”?
- What song by Ariana Grande was released in 2014 and became a viral hit?
- Who is the pop singer known for the album 1989?
- What song did Lady Gaga release in 2008 that became an anthem for empowerment?
- Which pop star’s album Lover was released in 2019?
- Who had a 2020 hit with “Blinding Lights”?
- What was the first major single released by Justin Bieber?
- Which artist won 5 Grammys in 2021, including Record of the Year?
- What song by Olivia Rodrigo became a worldwide hit in 2021?
Round 3: Pop Music Trivia
- What was the first music video played on MTV?
- Which boy band’s album No Strings Attached became the fastest-selling album in the US?
- What 1980s hit song by Whitney Houston was originally by Dolly Parton?
- What is the name of the pop duo made up of Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael?
- Who had the 2011 hit “Rolling in the Deep”?
- What song by Katy Perry has the lyrics “I kissed a girl and I liked it”?
- Who is known for the hit “Uptown Funk”?
- Which pop singer performed the 2019 hit “Truth Hurts”?
- What was the first single from Beyoncé’s Lemonade album?
- What was the name of the pop group formed on the show The X Factor that released hits like “Wings”?
Round 4: Pop Albums and Their Impact
- What album by Beyoncé was released in 2013 without any prior announcement?
- What 2007 album by Amy Winehouse won multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year?
- Which 1991 album by Nirvana is often considered one of the greatest of all time?
- What 2016 album by Drake includes the hit “Hotline Bling”?
- Which artist released Future Nostalgia in 2020, which became a major hit?
- Which album by Adele became a massive global hit in 2011?
- Who released the album Purpose in 2015?
- Which 2019 album by Taylor Swift included the hit “ME!”?
- What 1999 album by Britney Spears made her an international pop icon?
- Which pop album by Lady Gaga was released in 2011 and produced the hit “Born This Way”?
Round 5: Pop Music Awards
- Who has won the most Grammy Awards in history?
- Who was named “Artist of the Decade” by the Billboard Music Awards in 2019?
- Which artist won the 2020 MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Song with “Bad Guy”?
- Which song by Justin Bieber won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Video in 2016?
- Which artist was named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” in 2020?
- Who won the 2021 MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Video with “Cardigan”?
- Which artist won five Grammys in 2021, including Record of the Year?
- What song by Harry Styles became a major hit in 2019?
- Which 2020 album by Dua Lipa became one of the most-streamed albums of the year?
- Who won the American Music Award for Artist of the Year in 2020?
Outro: How Did You Do?
Congratulations on completing the Pop Music quiz! Whether you nailed every question or learned something new, we hope this quiz helped you test your knowledge of pop music.
How did you score?
- 45-50 Correct: You’re a pop music pro! Your knowledge of pop music trivia is outstanding.
- 35-45 Correct: Great job! You know your pop music well but there’s always more to discover.
- 20-35 Correct: Nice effort! Keep listening and learning about pop music.
- Below 20: Don’t worry! There’s always more to discover in the world of pop music, so keep on exploring!
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