Printable Music quiz

The 40 questions

1. What song by The Carpenters went to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was later covered by Olivia Newton-John as a tribute to Karen Carpenter?
2. Who inspired Eric Clapton’s 1970 love song with Derek and the Dominos?
3. Who is the founder and leader of industrial rock band, 'Nine Inch Nails'?
4. What musical instrument made jazz performer Lionel Hampton famous?
5. What metal band recorded Dr. Feelgood, a song referring to a drug dealer?
6. What was Michael Jackson’s record label for most of his career?
7. Cat Stevens song If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out first appeared in what 1971 film?
8. What was the title of Matthew Wilders 1984 hit song?
9. What was the original working title of Pink Floyd’s 1973 album?
10. How old was Amy Winehouse when she died on 23 July 2011 at her home in London?
11. What is the name of the musical system where A=440 Hz?
12. What soul female singer won three Grammy Awards for the 1972 song Killing Me Softly with His Song?
13. What song contains the lyrics, Drew looks at me I fake a smile so he won’t see?
14. What famous Composer wrote the song White Christmas?
15. What is the real first name of musician Rihanna?
16. On what Pearl Jam album can you find the song Daughter?
17. Beyonce recorded the 2003 hit song Baby Boy together with what musician?
18. Which band is famous for "Don’t Stop Believin'" and "Any Way You Want It"?
19. What famous rapper performed the 1995 song California Love together with Dr. Dre?
20. What hit song was released by the group XTC in 1986?
21. Which song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 1981?
22. In what country did the Cha-cha-cha dance originate?
23. Which singer released "Hips Don’t Lie" featuring Wyclef Jean?
24. What is the title of Drake’s 2018 album?
25. What instrument does a conductor use to lead an orchestra?
26. Elvis Presley, often referred to as the King of Rock and Roll, was born in which southern state?
27. Which K-pop group’s fandom is called "Blink"?
28. What guitarist is a founding member of heavy metal bands Pantera and Damageplan?
29. Which song by The Beatles features the lyrics, And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light that shines on me, shine on until tomorrow?
30. What does the term "jazz improvisation" mean?
31. Who sang the 70s song I Love the Nightlife (Disco Round)?
32. How was the name Linkin Park chosen?
33. The song A Little Priest, from Stephen Sondheim’s 1979 musical, is about what?
34. Which song was a posthumous #1 hit on the US charts for Otis Redding in 1968?
35. EDM record label Monstercat is based in which country?
36. What song did Stephen Gately record for the soundtrack to the TV version of Watership Down?
37. In what film was the Michael Jackson song "Will You Be There" featured?
38. What was Victoria Beckham (born Adams) mostly ashamed of when she was a child?
39. To whom was Beethoven’s Third Symphony originally dedicated?
40. A major third consists of how many half-steps?