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Music Video Games Trivia Quiz

Music has always been part of video games, but recently, music has become the subject of many games themselves. This quiz is about video games with a music theme.

A multiple-choice quiz by wmsmr6. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
wmsmr6

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
261,234

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What version of the "SingsStar" video game series was the first released in the United States? Hint

SingStar Rocks!

SingStar Anthems

SingStar Pop

SingStar Party

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Nintendo Gamecube has a controller that looks like a set of bongo drums. What traditional Nintendo character is this associated with? Hint

King Koopa

Wario

Mario

Donkey Kong

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Question 3 of 10

3. During the 2006 Playoffs, Detroit Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya was injured from playing what game? Hint

Guitar Hero

Karaoke Revolution

Dance Dance Revolution

Britney's Dance Beat

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the mid-1990s a video game came out for Playstation starring PaRappa, a musical dog. What is his musical ability as suggested by the title of this game? Hint

He plays the electric bass guitar

He plays the kazoo

He is a rapper

He writes folk songs

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Question 5 of 10

5. What game development company is responsible for the "Dance Dance Revolution" series? Hint

Electronic Arts (EA)

Konami

Techmo

Acclaim

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Question 6 of 10

6. On the second installment of "Guitar Hero II", there are certain tracks only available on the Xbox 360 release. Which of the following songs is only available on the Xbox 360? Hint

"Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight "- Spinal Tap

"Eye of the Tiger "- Survivor

"Dead!" - My Chemical Romance

"YYZ "- Rush

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix" includes a song called "Up, Down, Left, Right" which is a remix of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." This song appeared first in what SNES game? Hint

Mario Paint

Mario is Missing!

Super Mario Kart

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

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Question 8 of 10

8. What NES video game uses the Power Pad? Hint

Bust a Groove

Dance Factory

Gene Gene the Dancing Machine

Dance Aerobics

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2006, Midway released a rhythm game that was inspired by what animated film? Hint

The Lion King

Flushed Away

Ice Age : The Meltdown

Happy Feet

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Question 10 of 10

10. What series of music video game released a version that allows the user to be judged by Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson? Hint

SingStar

Karaoke Fever

SimTunes

Karaoke Revolution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What version of the "SingsStar" video game series was the first released in the United States?

Answer: SingStar Rocks!

"SingStar Rocks!" was released in November 2006. It includes songs from a variety of artists ranging from the Rolling Stones to Gwen Stefani to The Offspring.

2. The Nintendo Gamecube has a controller that looks like a set of bongo drums. What traditional Nintendo character is this associated with?

Answer: Donkey Kong

There have been multiple games in this series of drumming games. These include "Donkey Konga" and "Donkey Kong Jungle Beat".

3. During the 2006 Playoffs, Detroit Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya was injured from playing what game?

Answer: Guitar Hero

Zumaya gained attention from the national media because of the bizarre nature of his injury. He had an imflamed pitching wrist for most of the postseason that year.

4. In the mid-1990s a video game came out for Playstation starring PaRappa, a musical dog. What is his musical ability as suggested by the title of this game?

Answer: He is a rapper

"PaRappa the Rapper" was released in Japan in 1996, and then later in the US and Canada in 1997. In late 2006, a remake was released in Japan and a US version for the PSP has been announced.

5. What game development company is responsible for the "Dance Dance Revolution" series?

Answer: Konami

Konami has been a major developer in the video game industry for many years. Some of the games that Konami has produced include "Contra", "Castlevania", and "TMNT".

6. On the second installment of "Guitar Hero II", there are certain tracks only available on the Xbox 360 release. Which of the following songs is only available on the Xbox 360?

Answer: "Dead!" - My Chemical Romance

"Dead!" is one of only four songs (besides bonus tracks) that are played by the original artists on the game. The rest are all redone by a cover band. "Stop", "John the Fisherman", and "Possum Kingdom" are also original recordings.

7. "Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix" includes a song called "Up, Down, Left, Right" which is a remix of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." This song appeared first in what SNES game?

Answer: Mario Paint

"Mario Mix" contains music from many previous games in the Mario franchise. Some of the oldest ones include music from "Dr. Mario" and "Yoshi's Cookie". There is also a few songs from the original "Super Mario Bros".

8. What NES video game uses the Power Pad?

Answer: Dance Aerobics

The Power Pad is most often correlated with "World Class Track Meet" released in the late 80s. It also was used for lesser known games as "Street Cop" and "Athletic World".

9. In 2006, Midway released a rhythm game that was inspired by what animated film?

Answer: Happy Feet

The game inspired by Happy Feet was released for Wii, DS, PS2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance and PC. There are three diffent modes including dancing, belly-sledding, and fishing.

10. What series of music video game released a version that allows the user to be judged by Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson?

Answer: Karaoke Revolution

Though Cowell and Jackson are present in the game, Paula Abdul has been replaced by a generic female judge named Laura. The game simulates the entire Idol process from singing to the judges to the final 12 finalists.

Source: Author wmsmr6

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