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Are you a music lover? We offer you a collection of music quizzes to test your knowledge on different music genres, famous artists, musical eras…
Our music quizzes are a fun and instructive way to discover the world of music. With our selection of questions on different musical genres, famous artists and musical eras, you can test your knowledge on music and musical culture. Do you know the great classical composers? Can you recognize the most popular pop music artists? Can you tell the difference between modern and contemporary music movements? Our music quizzes are here to help you answer these questions and expand your knowledge of music.
Our music quizzes will help you discover new artists and musical genres, as well as familiarize you with the most important artists in music history. Music quizzes are a fun way to reinforce your knowledge and discover artists and musical styles from around the world. So if you’re a music lover or just curious, come test your knowledge with our music quizzes.
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What is the nickname of the American trumpeter Louis Prima?
2King of the Swing
1Duke

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American trumpeter and singer Louis Prima was nicknamed the King of Swing, because of his energy and influence on swing music.
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American trumpeter and singer Louis Prima was nicknamed the King of Swing, because of his energy and influence on swing music.
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What comedy starring the Beatles was directed by Richard Lester in 1964?
1A Hard Dayβs Night
2Yellow Submarine

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A Hard Day's Night is a British film by Richard Lester released in 1964. It's a comedy starring The Beatles.
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A Hard Day's Night is a British film by Richard Lester released in 1964. It's a comedy starring The Beatles.
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What is Nina Simone's real name?
2Eunice Kathleen Waymon
1Eleanora Harris Fagan

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Nina Simone's real name is Eunice Kathleen Waymon. This legendary singer and pianist is known for her contribution to jazz, blues and soul.
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Nina Simone's real name is Eunice Kathleen Waymon. This legendary singer and pianist is known for her contribution to jazz, blues and soul.
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On which album of the American rock band Buffalo Springfield does the song For What It's Worth appear?
1Buffalo Springfield
2Last Time Around

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For What It's Worth is a Buffalo Springfield song released as a single in January 1967. Its success led to a re-release of the band's first album, Buffalo Springfield.
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For What It's Worth is a Buffalo Springfield song released as a single in January 1967. Its success led to a re-release of the band's first album, Buffalo Springfield.
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What is the most famous song by American singer Solomon Burke?
1Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
2Don't Give Up on Me

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Solomon Burke is a singer of gospel, rhythm and blues, soul and American country. He is, along with Sam Cooke and Ray Charles, one of the pioneers of soul music. His most famous song is Everybody Needs Somebody to Love.
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Solomon Burke is a singer of gospel, rhythm and blues, soul and American country. He is, along with Sam Cooke and Ray Charles, one of the pioneers of soul music. His most famous song is Everybody Needs Somebody to Love.
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What is the label of Frank Sinatra's album In the Wee Small Hours released in 1955?
2Capitol Records
1Atlantic Records

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In the Wee Small Hours is an album by Frank Sinatra, released in 1955 on Capitol Records.
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In the Wee Small Hours is an album by Frank Sinatra, released in 1955 on Capitol Records.
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On which Christina Aguilera's album does the song Ain't No Other Man appear?
1Back to Basics
2Bionic

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Ain't No Other Man is the first single from Christina Aguilera's album Back to Basics. The song won a Grammy Award in 2007 and two NRJ Music Awards in 2007.
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Ain't No Other Man is the first single from Christina Aguilera's album Back to Basics. The song won a Grammy Award in 2007 and two NRJ Music Awards in 2007.
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Which jazz movement has Thelonious Monk particularly influenced?
1Bebop
2Ragtime

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Thelonious Monk had a profound influence on bebop, the jazz movement born in the 1940s that revolutionized harmony, rhythm and improvisation.
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Thelonious Monk had a profound influence on bebop, the jazz movement born in the 1940s that revolutionized harmony, rhythm and improvisation.
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Which American soul singer was murdered on December 11, 1964 in Los Angeles?
2Sam Cooke
1Solomon Burke

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Sam Cooke, famous American soul singer, was tragically murdered in a Los Angeles motel on December 11, 1964, at the age of 33.
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Sam Cooke, famous American soul singer, was tragically murdered in a Los Angeles motel on December 11, 1964, at the age of 33.
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Who are the songwriters of Elvis Presley's Jailhouse Rock?
1Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
2Tommy Durden and Mae Boren Axton

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Jailhouse Rock is a rockabilly song written by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller for Elvis Presley, the version of which was published by RCA in September 1957. The song was created for the 1957 film Jailhouse Rock, directed by Richard Thorpe.
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Jailhouse Rock is a rockabilly song written by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller for Elvis Presley, the version of which was published by RCA in September 1957. The song was created for the 1957 film Jailhouse Rock, directed by Richard Thorpe.
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