Are you looking to test your kid’s musical knowledge? Are you looking for fun ways to engage kids–especially when it comes to music! That’s where music trivia comes in! Whether you’re a teacher looking to liven up a lesson, a camp counselor planning a themed activity night, or a parent wanting to bond with your child during family game night, this collection of music trivia questions for kids is sure to hit the right note! Get ready for some toe-tapping tunes and mind-bending musical facts!

General Music Facts

These general music trivia questions will stump your kids. Do you know your sharps from flat? How about how many keys on a piano? Here are some general music trivia questions for kids.

1. What are the five lines on sheet music called? Answer: Staff
2. How many keys are on a piano? Answer: 88
3. What is a group of musicians called who play together? Answer: Band
4. What do you call someone who sings in a high voice? Answer: Soprano
5. What is the tool a drummer uses to hit the cymbals? Answer: Drumstick
6. What is the name of the shaking instrument that makes a maracas sound? Answer: Maracas
7. What is the highest note a singer can sing? Answer: High C
8. What is the feeling or mood created by music? Answer: Mood or Atmosphere
9. What are the words to a song called? Answer: Lyrics 
10. What is the catchy tune you can remember from a song called? Answer: Melody
11. What instrument produces the deepest sound in an orchestra? Answer: Tuba
12. What instrument has six strings and is often played with a pick? Answer: Guitar
13. What kind of music is typically sung in a church? Answer: Gospel
14. What are the people who sing and dance in a musical called? Answer: Cast
15. What is the name of the place where an orchestra performs? Answer: Orchestra Pit
16. What is a group of singers called who sing together without instruments? Answer: A cappella
17. What are the long, flowing pieces of fabric worn by some choirs called? Answer: Robes
18. What is a quieter section of a song called? Answer: Verse
19. What is a louder section of a song called? Answer: Chorus
20. What is the person who leads an orchestra called? Answer: Conductor
21. What is the curvy line at the beginning and end of a staff called? Answer: Clef
22. What is the speed of the music called? Answer: Tempo
23. What is a fancy word for “loud” in music? Answer: Forte
24. What is a song without words called? Answer: Instrumental

Trivia Questions On Musical Instruments

Get ready to test your knowledge on a variety of instruments–from the powerful sounds of the drums to the delicate melodies of the flute. Assess your musical knowledge on the fascinating world of musical instruments!

1. What instrument has six strings and is often played by strumming or picking? Answer: Guitar
2. What instrument has a long, curved body and is played with a bow? Answer: Violin
3. What instrument has keys that you press to make different sounds? Answer: Piano
4. What instrument is played by blowing air across a hole? Answer: Flute
5. What instrument is hit with sticks to create a loud, booming sound? Answer: Drum
6. What instrument has a metal body and is played by pressing valves and blowing air? Answer: Trumpet
7. What instrument has a small keyboard and is often used in rock and pop music? Answer: Synthesizer (This might be a new term for younger kids, you can explain it as an electronic keyboard that makes many different sounds)
8. What instrument has a triangle shape and is hit with a metal rod to make a ringing sound? Answer: Triangle
9. What instrument has many strings and is played by plucking them with your fingers? Answer: Harp
10. In the Harry Potter series, what magical object can play any song the listener desires when a feather is touched to its strings? Answer: The enchanted harp in Dumbledore’s office
11. What type of percussion instrument looks like a giant metal bucket with a pedal you hit with your foot? It makes a booming sound and is often used in rock bands. Answer: Bass Drum

Past Musical Legends and the Songs They Were Famous For

Ready to stump your kids on famous songs by music legends of the past? Do you know these artist’s Billboard Hot Hits?

1. What singer is known as the King of Pop? Answer: Michael Jackson
2. What is the name of the band that sings “Hey Jude”? Answer: The Beatles
3. What was the nickname of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll? Answer: The King
4. What instrument did Elvis Presley often play onstage? Answer: Guitar
5. Who was a famous female singer known for her soulful voice? Answer: Aretha Franklin
6. What was the name of the band led by the legendary John Lennon? Answer: The Beatles
7. What instrument did Michael Jackson become famous for moonwalking with? Answer: Shoes (Trick question! He didn’t use an instrument while moonwalking)
8. What was the name of the band known for their hit “Bohemian Rhapsody”? Answer: Queen
9. Who was a famous singer known for her powerful voice and anthems like “I Will Survive”? Answer: Gloria Gaynor
10. What was the name of the king of pop who tragically died young? Answer: Michael Jackson
11. What singer, nicknamed “The Man in Black,” was known for his deep bass-baritone voice and iconic songs like “Ring of Fire” and “I Walk the Line”? Answer: Johnny Cash
12. What was ABBA’s only number one song on the Billboard Hot 100? Answer: Dancing Queen
13. Janis Joplin never lived to see her biggest hit become a classic. What is the title of this iconic song? Answer: Me and Bobby McGee
14. What was Janis Joplin’s nickname? Answer: Pearl
15. Phil Collins started his career as the drummer and singer for a famous British rock band before going solo. What was the name of that band? Answer: Genesis
16. What colorful and fun instrument did David Bowie often play on stage with his band? Answer: The saxophone
17. Which American musician has the most number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart? Answer: Mariah Carey with 19
18. Jimi Hendrix was a rock and roll legend, but what instrument did he play? Answer: Guitar
19. What was the name of the most famous group before George Michael went solo? They had songs with titles like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and “Careless Whisper.” Answer: Wham
20. The Beatles’ album Abbey Road features a famous photo of the band walking across a street. What’s unusual about what one of the members is wearing in the photo? Answer: He’s barefoot! (This refers to Paul McCartney being barefoot on the cover of Abbey Road)
21. What was the nickname Bruce Springstein earned because of his energetic stage presence? Answer: The Boss

Favorite Random Trivia on Modern Musicians

Your young music lover might be able to quote these music facts with ease. These kids trivia questions feature modern musicians.

1. Who is the red-haired singer-songwriter known for his catchy melodies and collaborations with artists like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber? Answer: Ed Sheeran
2. Who sings the song “Can’t stop the feeling!”? Answer: Justin Timberlake
3. What childhood song features a celestial body? Answer: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
4. What is the name of the singer with the hit song “Shake It Off”? Answer: Taylor Swift
5. What show was the song featuring the lyrics “Baby, shark doo doo doo doo doo doo” on? Answer: Baby Shark’s Big Show
6. What singer is known for his colorful hair and catchy songs like “Happy”? Answer: Pharrell Williams
7. Who sings “Watermelon Sugar”? Answer: Harry Styles
8. What song features the lyrics “I’m a barbie girl, in a barbie world”? Answer: Barbie Girl (Aqua)
9. What is the name of the singer known for his stitches and hit song “Stitches”? Answer: Shawn Mendes
10. What is the name of the pop star known for her song “Roar”? Answer: Katy Perry
11. What is Gwen Stefani known for wearing besides her music? Answer: Red lipstick
12. What band did Gwen Stefani front before going solo? Answer: No Doubt
13. What famous classical composer might you see pictured with a wild mane of white hair and a grumpy expression, even though most of his music is quite cheerful Answer: Ludwig van Beethoven
14. What is the prestigious award ceremony for Broadway musicals? Answer: Tony Awards
15. What was the name of the pop star alter ego of Miley Cyrus? Answer: Hannah Montana
16. Demi Lovato has sung many catchy songs! What was the title of her hit song in the movie “Camp Rock” where she played a character named Mitchie Torres? Answer: This Is Me
17. This American rapper loves to wear colorful clothes and has a song with a catchy chorus that goes “Whip, nae nae, now watch me nae nae.” Who is he? Answer: Silento
18. What color is Miley Cyrus’ hair in the “Wrecking Ball” video? Answer: Blonde
19. The Spice Girls were known for their unique nicknames based on their personalities. What was the nickname of the Spice Girl who loved athletic wear and sneakers? Answer: Sporty Spice
20. Friendship and girl power were big themes in the Spice Girls’ music. What was the title of their hit song that became an anthem for female empowerment? Answer: Wannabe
21. In 2009, during an award show acceptance speech, Kanye West famously interrupted what other artist to make a statement? Answer: Taylor Swift
22. In addition to rapping, Kanye West also designs fashion. What is the name of his clothing line? Answer: Yeezy
23. Kanye West has won numerous awards for his music, including 21 Grammys. What category did he win his very first Grammy Award in 2004? Answer: Best Rap Album (The College Dropout)

Disney Movie Music Trivia

Can you sing all the tunes from your favorite Disney film? Can you guess the Disney character famous for that toe-tapping ballad? Check out these Disney movie trivia questions.

1. What movie features the lyrics “Let it go!”? Answer: Frozen
2. What animated Disney movie features the song “Hakuna Matata”? Answer: The Lion King
3. What Disney movie features the song “A Whole New World”? Answer: Aladdin
4. What Disney movie features the song “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”? Answer: Toy Story
5. What is the name of the crab who sings about life under the sea in “The Little Mermaid”? Answer: Sebastian
6. What instrument does Rafiki play in “The Lion King” when he presents Simba to the animals? Answer: Gourd (a type of African rattle instrument)
7. What is the name of the villainous sea witch who sings “Poor Unfortunate Souls” in “The Little Mermaid”? Answer: Ursula
8. What magical object helps a young princess find her voice in “Moana”? Answer: Te Fiti’s heart (worn as a necklace)
9. What catchy song do the seven dwarfs sing while cleaning Snow White’s cottage? Answer: Heigh-Ho
10. What does Pinocchio wish upon to become a real boy in the Disney movie of the same name? Answer: Upon a star
11. What enchanted object helps Cinderella attend the royal ball in the movie of the same name? Answer: A magic pumpkin
12. What is the name of the enchanted candlestick who sings “Be Our Guest” in “Beauty and the Beast”? Answer: Lumiere
13. What magical creature helps Aladdin win the heart of Princess Jasmine in the movie of the same name? Answer: The Genie
14. What instrument is used to wake Sleeping Beauty? Answer: Harp
15. What instrument does Peter Pan play? Answer: Pan Flute
16. What instrument does Pocahontas use to create calming music for the forest spirits in the movie of the same name? Answer: Flute
17. What iconic line is sung by the jungle animals in “The Jungle Book” to convince Mowgli to stay in the wild? Answer: “The Bare Necessities”
18. What spooky song with crows and ravens is sung by Maleficent in “Sleeping Beauty”? Answer: “Mistress of All Evil” (This is the song played when Maleficent transforms into a dragon)
19. What upbeat song with Caribbean vibes is sung by Sebastian in “The Little Mermaid” to get Ariel to forget about humans? Answer: “Under the Sea”
20. What heartfelt song is sung by Belle and the Beast in “Beauty and the Beast” as they dance in the ballroom? Answer: “Beauty and the Beast” (The title song sung during the ballroom scene)
21. What villainous song with a catchy calypso beat is sung by Dr. Facilier in “The Princess and the Frog”? Answer: “Friends on the Other Side”
22. What song features a group of Hawaiian mice singing about hula and surfing in “Lilo & Stitch”? Answer: “Hawaiian Rollercoaster Ride”
23. What iconic song with a whistle is sung by Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket to show the importance of hard work? Answer: “Give a Little Whistle”
24. What upbeat song with a marching band sound is sung by the townspeople in “Mulan” to celebrate her bravery? Answer: “A Girl Worth Fighting For”
25. What inspirational song sung by Moana encourages her to find her inner strength and sail across the ocean? Answer: “How Far I’ll Go”

Taylor Swift Music Trivia Questions For Kids

Who is your kid’s favorite female artist? Can your young children really be true Swifties? Examine their trivia knowledge and find out. Try to guess the correct answers before they can!

1. What is the color of the dress on the cover of Taylor Swift’s album “Red”? Answer: Red
2. What song by Taylor Swift features the lyrics “We are never ever getting back together”? Answer: We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
3. What song by Taylor Swift features the lyrics “Shake it off, shake it off”? Answer: Shake It Off
4. What song by Taylor Swift features the lyrics “You belong with me”? Answer: You Belong With Me
5. What song by Taylor Swift features the lyrics “Sparks fly whenever you’re around”? Answer: Sparks Fly
6. What song by Taylor Swift features the lyrics “Our song is a fairytale”? Answer: Love Story
7. What song by Taylor Swift features the lyrics “This love is golden”? Answer: Blank Space
8. What song by Taylor Swift features the lyrics “I’m only up when you’re not down”? Answer: Bad Blood
9. What song by Taylor Swift features the lyrics “Dear John, take care”? Answer: Dear John
10. What song by Taylor Swift features the lyrics “We found love in a hopeless place”? Answer: Love Story

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Boy Band Music Trivia

Check out these fun music trivia questions for kids on all your favorite boy bands!

1. Which iconic boy band rose to fame in the 90s with hits like “I Want It That Way” and “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)”? Answer: Backstreet Boys
2. How many members are there in the popular Korean boy band BTS? Answer: Seven
3. What was the name of Justin Timberlake’s boy band before he went solo? Answer: NSYNC
4. What is the abbreviation for the boy band New Kids on the Block? Answer: NKOTB
5. What is the name of the boy band known for their hit “Dynamite”? Answer: BTS
6. What is the name of the boy band with heartthrobs like Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas? Answer: Jonas Brothers
7. Who is the lead singer of the Irish boy band Westlife? Answer: Shane Filan
8. What is the name of the boy band known for their synchronized dance moves and hit “MMMBop”? Answer: Hanson
9. What is the name of the famous boy band known for their hit “I Want It That Way”? Answer: Backstreet Boys
10. Which Jonas Brother is known for his solo hit “Jealous”? Answer: Nick Jonas

Music Trivia Questions For Kids Bonus Round: Can you guess these boy bands from their nicknames?

11. The “Bad Boys of Pop”? Answer: New Kids on the Block
12. The “Curl Power” crew? Answer: JLS
13. The “British Invasion”? Answer: One Direction
14. The “Harmony Boys”? Answer: Boyz II Men
15. The “Teens’ Dream”? Answer: O-Town
16. The “Mic Drop Kings”? Answer: BTS
17. The “Mickey Mouse Club” graduates? Answer: *NSYNC (Justin Timberlake was part of the Mickey Mouse Club)
18. The “Jersey Boys”? Answer: Bon Jovi (This is a trick question! Bon Jovi isn’t technically a boy band, but some might consider them one)
19. The “Five to Five”? Answer: The Wanted
20. The “Kiwi Cuties”? Answer: Why Don’t We (This is a newer boy band, you might need to adjust based on the age of the child)

Christmas Music Easy Music Quiz

Ho ho ho! It’s time to test your Christmas music knowledge. See how many of these festive music trivia questions for kids you can guess! Who will be the music trivia whiz?

1. What song features the lyrics “Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh”? Answer: Jingle Bells
2. Where is Santa Claus coming to? Answer: Santa Claus is Coming to Town
3. Who has a very shiny nose? Answer: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
4. What song asks “Have you seen a snowman, standing in the yard”? Answer: Frosty the Snowman
5. What song talks about holly”? Answer: Deck the Halls
6. What type of bells are discussed in the lyrics of a famous Christmas song. Answer: Jingle Bells
7. Finish the lyrics: “We wish you a Merry Christmas and a …? Answer: Happy New Year
8. What song features the lyrics “Walking in a winter wonderland”?  Answer: Winter Wonderland
9. What song asks “Do you hear what I hear?” Answer: Do You Hear What I Hear?
10. What song features the lyrics “The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful”? Answer: Winter Wonderland
11. What song features the lyrics “Jingle all the way”? Answer: Jingle Bells

In Summary

That’s a wrap on our music trivia questions for kids. Are you a bona fide music encyclopedia? We hope you learned some fun facts and discovered new artists and instruments. Remember, music is all about having fun, so crank up the tunes, sing along at the top of your lungs, and don’t be afraid to create your own musical masterpieces! Keep exploring the wonderful world of music, and you might just become the next trivia whiz!

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