Music Trivia Quiz

Which song was ranked the number one Billboard hit of the 90s?

• "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana

• "One Sweet Day" by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men

• "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston

• "Macarena" by Los Del Rio

What genre of music originated in the Southern United States in the 1920s?

• Jazz

• Blues

• Country

• Rock

Which law, passed in 1976, is a foundational piece of American copyright law concerning music?

• The Copyright Act of 1976

• The Digital Millennium Copyright Act

• The Fair Use Act

• The Copyright Modernization Act

Who was the most popular musical artist in 2010 according to Billboard?

• Lady Gaga

• Eminem

• Katy Perry

• Justin Bieber

Which of the following songs was NOT a top 10 Billboard hit in the 90s?

• "Vogue" by Madonna

• "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio

• "Waterfalls" by TLC

• "Single Ladies" by Beyoncé

Which artist is known as the "King of Pop"?

• Elvis Presley

• Michael Jackson

• Prince

• Freddie Mercury

Which of these genres is a fusion of hip-hop and electronic dance music?

• Dubstep

• Trap

• Techno

• House

What is the primary purpose of copyright law in music?

• To ensure artists receive credit for their work

• To restrict the use of music by others without permission

• To promote the creation of new music by protecting the rights of creators

• All of the above

What year did MTV (Music Television) first debut?

• 1975

• 1981

• 1985

• 1990

What is the name of the music award given annually for outstanding achievements in the music industry?

• The Emmys

• The Grammys

• The Oscars

• The Tonys