Pop Music Trivia: Test Your Knowledge of Pop Hits & Artists
Questions about current and past pop music hits and artists.
Welcome to the Pop Music Trivia quiz — a fun, fast way to test your knowledge of pop hits, chart-topping artists, iconic lyrics, and landmark albums. Whether you're a casual listener or a dedicated fan of mainstream pop, this Pop Music Trivia challenge covers classics and current chart favorites to help you measure your expertise in pop music history, top singles, and influential artists.
This Pop Music Trivia test is perfect for music lovers, party games, classroom activities, and social sharing. With questions about decades of pop hits, famous singers, producers, and memorable lyrics, you'll get a well-rounded assessment of your pop music knowledge. Take the quiz, see your score, and discover recommended playlists, artists to follow, and resources to sharpen your pop culture IQ.
Who is commonly referred to as the 'Queen of Pop'?
A title often given to an influential female pop artist with decades of chart success.
Which artist released the hit song 'Bad Guy' in 2019?
A breakout single from a young artist that topped charts worldwide.
Which song opens with the lyric 'The club isn't the best place to find a lover'?
Identify the pop hit from its opening line.
Who performed the 2016 feel-good single 'Can't Stop the Feeling!'?
A song from a major pop star featured on a movie soundtrack and radio worldwide.
Which act has the most Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles overall?
Consider groups and solo acts across decades of the Hot 100 chart.
Which hit-making songwriter-producer is behind songs for Britney Spears, Katy Perry, and co-wrote 'Blinding Lights'?
A prolific Swedish pop producer who has shaped many modern hits.
Which artist released the album titled '1989'?
A pop album that marked a major stylistic shift for its artist.
Who sang the powerful 2010 hit 'Rolling in the Deep'?
A breakout single that helped this British singer achieve global success.
Which artists are credited on the 2016 hit 'Closer'?
An EDM/pop collaboration that topped charts and became a streaming staple.
Which pop stars co-headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2020?
A high-profile halftime performance featuring Latin pop and mainstream hits.
Frequently asked questions
Your score is the sum of the point values for the options you selected. Each question's correct answer is assigned points; the results_function sums all selected option values to compute your total score.
This quiz contains 10 multiple-choice questions covering pop hits, artists, lyrics, albums, and performances to give a balanced test of pop music knowledge.
Yes — you can retake the quiz as often as you'd like. Reviewing recommended playlists, artist discographies, and weekly music charts between attempts will help improve your score.
No — questions span multiple decades, including classic pop hits and recent chart-toppers. The goal is to test broad pop music knowledge across eras and styles.
Absolutely. The Pop Music Trivia quiz is designed for casual group play, classroom activities, and music-themed events. It can be used as a conversation starter or a timed challenge.
You can explore official artist websites, streaming service artist pages, music industry publications, and Billboard chart archives to read more about the songs, albums, and artists referenced in the quiz.
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