Explore Music
Listen closely to questions about singers, bands, instruments, genres and music history. Travel from classical composition to jazz, rock, pop, hip-hop and African music.
People, places and ideas to know
Ludwig van Beethoven is a major classical composer, Louis Armstrong is central to jazz history, and artists such as The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé and Miriam Makeba reached audiences around the world. Learn instruments, groups and genres as well as performers.
Topics in this quiz
- Singers and bands
- Instruments
- Genres
- Albums and music history
How the quiz works
Each round contains 15 timed multiple-choice questions. Score at least 10 out of 15 to unlock the next round. Later rounds become more challenging and award more points, while the fifth and final round tests whether you can beat the timer.
Learn while you play
Answers are followed by immediate feedback, helping you recognise what you know and what to revisit. Registered players can save their progress, improve their scores and compete on the World Quiz leaderboard.