Music Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 45
Which singer recorded a new version of 'White Christmas' in 1989 with her daughter-in-law Debby Boone?
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rosemary clooney
Which British heavy metal band had Bruce Dickinson as its lead singer?
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iron maiden
Which group did guitarist Richie Sambora, who co-wrote Cher's hit 'We All Sleep Alone,' belong to?
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bon jovi
Which instrument did Woody Herman play when he premiered Stravinsky's 'Ebony Concerto' for jazz band?
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clarinet
What choral group is known as Wiener Sangerknaben in its homeland?
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vienna boys' choir
What type of giant grass are the pipes of the Chinese mouth organ sheng made from?
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bamboo
In an international novelty hit, Rolf Harris sang about tying which Australian animal down?
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kangaroo
Who is the late jazz vocalist known for recording the albums 'Sassy Swings the Tivoli' and 'Sassy Swings Again'?
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sarah vaughan
Who wrote the song 'Blowin' In The Wind,' famously performed by Peter, Paul & Mary?
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bob dylan
Which instrument did Larry Adler perform on that composers like Vaughan Williams wrote music for?
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harmonica
Which singer's album titled 'The Ego Has Landed', featuring hits like 'Angels' and 'Millennium', is gaining popularity in both the U.K. and USA under Capitol Records?
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robbie williams
What is the name of the 1991 song by Nirvana that was named after a deodorant?
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smells like teen spirit
Which group had a major U.K. success and achieved a big hit in the U.S. with the song 'Wonderwall'?
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oasis
Which group, known for making country music for over 20 years, is referenced with the phrase 'thou beside me singing'?
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alabama
Which composer, known for 'Amahl and the Night Visitors,' founded the Spoleto Festival U.S.A.?
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gian carlo menotti
Which folk artist wrote the song 'Lay Lady Lay' for his wife Sarah Lowndes?
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bob dylan
Which group featured Bernard Edwards as the bass player who performed the bass solo on their hit song 'Le Freak'?
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chic
Which artist had the No. 1 album titled 'Faith' in 1988?
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george michael
Which Gloria Gaynor song, similar to 'Stayin' Alive,' was a No. 1 hit of the disco era?
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i will survive
Who is the artist behind the hit song 'Doo Wop (That Thing)'?
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lauryn hill
Who replaced David Lee Roth as the lead singer of Van Halen?
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sammy hagar
Which musician's quartet had a pop hit with 'Take Five' in 1961?
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dave brubeck
What is the title of Bon Jovi's 1988 hit album, named after the state where Jon Bon Jovi was born?
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new jersey
What magic word is the title of Steve Miller's 1982 hit song?
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abracadabra
Who released the No. 1 album titled 'Glass Houses'?
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billy joel
What music and dance style that originated in Jamaica was popularized by Bob Marley?
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reggae
Which pop singer reflects her Mexican roots in her hit album 'Canciones de Mi Padre'?
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linda ronstadt
Which singer earned the nickname 'Misty Miss Christy' for her rendition of 'Misty'?
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june christy
Which rock band is fronted by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson?
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heart
Which band has Billy Corgan as its lead singer?
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smashing pumpkins
Which female singer's albums include 'Court and Spark' and 'The Hissing of Summer Lawns'?
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joni mitchell
Who was celebrated posthumously in 1993 with video releases of 'Young People's Concerts' on his 75th birthday?
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leonard bernstein
Which singer had Billboard No. 1 hits with the songs 'Hot Diggity', 'Round & Round', and 'Catch a Falling Star'?
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perry como
Which Irish group released the 'Rattle and Hum' album that topped both the U.S. & U.K. album charts?
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u2
Who is the artist who sang the songs 'If You Asked Me To' and 'It's All Coming Back To Me Now'?
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celine dion
Which singer posed the question 'Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?' in 1995?
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bryan adams
What is the term for a passage connecting two melodies or the part of a violin that supports the strings?
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bridge
Which Adam Duritz group released 'Recovering The Satellites' as their second album, also known for the song 'Mr. Jones'?
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counting crows
Which group's hit song 'Drive' had a music video directed by Timothy Hutton?
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cars
What type of vehicle was Johnny Cash building 'one piece at a time' in his 1976 song?
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cadillac
In their 20s, John Lennon & Paul McCartney wrote 'When I'm' how many years old?
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64
Who is the singer known for the album 'Mr. Jordan' and is also the son of John Lennon?
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julian lennon
What musical instrument is called 'la petite flute' in French?
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piccolo
Who is the singer of the song titled 'Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car,' which was his third No. 1 single?
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billy ocean
Which rock band, co-founded by Brad Gillis, is known for its 1984 hit 'Sister Christian'?
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night ranger
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