History of Music Trivia Quizzes

The 19th Century was an era with different humor and different ideas about offensiveness, but many of the songs have stood the test of time, at least among music historians. Some of these are Stephen Foster's, some aren't. How many do you recognize?

These 19th Century U.S. songs were everyday catchy tunes that are still sometimes known, especially by music historians. Brace yourself for period dialect. Some are Stephen Foster's, with others mixed in. How many do you recognize?

This quiz is about some of the most popular and famous pieces of music (mainly songs) from the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries. Good luck!

Punk rock was a 20th century slap in the face. It grew out of genres that came before it, and a range of styles evolved from it.

Music historians and lovers of obscure minstrel songs may know these, but watch for hints. These songs are from an era when dialect and stereotypes were common, so be prepared. What was normal then is not considered polite now.

A stroll through the evolution of Western music...complete with listening recommendations.

Give me your ticket and you can gain entry to one of the most famous places in musical history, Liverpool's Cavern Club. This quiz covers some of the main events from the Club's history.

The groundbreaking '16 Magazine' defined the mid-60s for me. How much do you know about the bands who appeared in the magazine and the magazine itself?

The first music might have been a caveman pounding two rocks together. We've come a long way from that, mostly. See if you can identify the types and styles of music in this quiz.

Mothers was voted the best live rock venue in the world in the late 'sixties by the American Billboard magazine. Just the mention of its name will have Brummie rock fans of a certain age go all misty-eyed with nostalgia. Oh yes, we all loved our Mothers!

Here are some music history questions to test the depths of your music knowledge. They are taken from throughout time.

From music that earned a monk a Papal audience to music that earned money for the world's starving people, from firsts for music celebrating revolution to revolutionary musical firsts - enjoy the Quiz Makers Guild's initial musical offering.

These obscure 19th Century minstrel songs are something music historians may know, but watch for lots of hints for everyone! Dialect was common in this era, so be forewarned. Stereotypes that were inoffensive then are not now.

This is the story of how music, that we know today, began. It begins in 500 A.D. and ends with the death of a famous composer. Who are the people that are responsible for the creation of music? To find out the answers, please enter.

Like Joan Jet and the Blackhearts, "I Love Rock and Roll", but this quiz covers the era BEFORE rock became popular, and even as rock was being born. Music that influenced the rock era is important, too!

Goin' Baroque but you've got some change. Name these composers.

Can you imagine a world without music? Neither can I! This quiz is about music from the dawn of time to the present. (My source is the Oxford Dictionary of Music, and the Encyclopaedia Britannica.) Ready? And a one, and a two....

This quiz deals with the cultural background of several music genres developed in the modern era. Did you ever wonder where were some of your favorite rhythms and sounds first developed?

John Zech hosts this interesting daily NPR segment which inspired this quiz. Everything musical is fair game.

This is a quiz dedicated to music before 1700. Primarily Medieval and Renaissance. Have fun!

The events of that fateful day on February 3, 1959 were recreated in the Don McLean classic song of 1971 "American Pie". Here are some interesting facts before and after that fateful day known historically now as "The Day the Music Died".

Although most music is original there have been some cases in which the artist was later challenged or even taken to court for either stealing ideas or copying what others had created. See how many of these cases you remember.

Remember your 'Music Appreciation' classes in high school and college.

Rock wasn't the first musical form but history may show it to be the most popular. So you ought to know your history if you are a rocker.

Red Rocks arena in Morrison, Colorado is significant in the history of music. Many legendary performances have played here. Immerse yourself in the history of this venue.

After touring Abbey Road Studios in London and Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, Allena has learned that both talents have a great history. This quiz might add to what you know.

See if you know about all four periods.

Most Americans know that Francis Scott Key's inspriation for the "Star Spangle Banner" was the battle at Ft. McHenry. How about the creative inspiration of other favorites?

This is mainly about instruments, Stone Age to Medieval.

Test your knowledge of the oldest, most beautiful form of Christian music!

Music Legends of the 20th century. A little of everything.