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Music Quiz

From classical composers to chart-topping artists — how well do you know the world of music?

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About the Music Quiz

The Music Quiz is a free medium-level Pop Culture quiz featuring 20 multiple-choice questions. From classical composers to chart-topping artists — how well do you know the world of music? Each question comes with a 20-second countdown timer and instant explanations after every answer so you can learn as you play. This quiz is completely free on GoKwiz — no account or sign up required.

Music Quiz — Practice Questions

1. Which band is known as 'The Fab Four'?

  1. Led Zeppelin
  2. The Beatles
  3. The Rolling Stones
  4. The Who

2. What instrument does a pianist play?

  1. Cello
  2. Harpsichord
  3. Piano
  4. Violin

3. Who is known as the 'King of Pop'?

  1. David Bowie
  2. Elvis Presley
  3. Michael Jackson
  4. Prince

4. Which country does reggae music originate from?

  1. Brazil
  2. Cuba
  3. Jamaica
  4. Trinidad

5. How many strings does a standard guitar have?

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
  4. 7

6. Which classical composer was deaf when he wrote his Ninth Symphony?

  1. Bach
  2. Beethoven
  3. Chopin
  4. Mozart

7. What does 'BPM' stand for in music?

  1. Bars Per Movement
  2. Bass Per Measure
  3. Bass Percussion Mix
  4. Beats Per Minute

8. Which artist released the best-selling album 'Thriller' in 1982?

  1. Lionel Richie
  2. Michael Jackson
  3. Prince
  4. Whitney Houston

9. What is the name of the musical notation system using Do, Re, Mi?

  1. Chord notation
  2. Solfège
  3. Staff notation
  4. Tablature

10. Which band performed 'Bohemian Rhapsody'?

  1. Led Zeppelin
  2. Pink Floyd
  3. Queen
  4. The Rolling Stones

11. What is a 'chord' in music?

  1. A musical scale
  2. A rhythmic pattern
  3. A single sustained note
  4. Three or more notes played simultaneously

12. From which country does K-pop originate?

  1. China
  2. Japan
  3. South Korea
  4. Taiwan

13. Which instrument is Yo-Yo Ma famous for playing?

  1. Cello
  2. Double bass
  3. Piano
  4. Violin

14. What does 'acapella' mean?

  1. Singing in a choir only
  2. Singing in Italian
  3. Singing with piano only
  4. Singing without instrumental accompaniment

15. Who is known as the 'Queen of Soul'?

  1. Aretha Franklin
  2. Diana Ross
  3. Tina Turner
  4. Whitney Houston

16. How many notes are in a standard Western musical octave?

  1. 12
  2. 14
  3. 7
  4. 8

17. Which musical genre is characterised by improvisation and blue notes, originating in African American communities?

  1. Blues
  2. Gospel
  3. Jazz
  4. Soul

18. What is the lowest male singing voice?

  1. Baritone
  2. Bass
  3. Countertenor
  4. Tenor

19. Which artist is known as 'The Material Girl'?

  1. Cyndi Lauper
  2. Madonna
  3. Mariah Carey
  4. Whitney Houston

20. What does 'forte' mean in musical notation?

  1. Loudly
  2. Quickly
  3. Slowly
  4. Softly

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are in the Music Quiz?

This quiz contains 20 questions.

Is this quiz free?

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How difficult is this quiz?

This quiz is rated medium difficulty, with a 20-second timer per question.

Can I retake the Music Quiz?

Yes, as many times as you like. Questions and answer options are shuffled every time for a fresh experience. After finishing, you can also retry only the questions you got wrong.

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