1980s Music Genres Quiz

Which genre dominated MTV with catchy melodies and dance moves?

• Heavy Metal

• Pop

• Punk Rock

• Synthpop

Which genre began in New York with rapping, DJ scratching, and beatboxing?

• Hip-Hop / Rap

• Rock

• New Wave

• Soul

Bon Jovi’s Livin’ on a Prayer is an example of which genre?

• Rock

• Punk Rock

• R&B / Soul

• Synthpop

Which genre is known for quirky style, electronic instruments, and MTV fashion?

• R&B / Soul

• New Wave

• Pop

• Heavy Metal

Which genre features distorted guitars, loud volume, and rebellious energy?

• Synthpop

• Rock

• Heavy Metal

• Punk Rock

Prince’s Purple Rain belongs to which genre?

• R&B / Soul

• Synthpop

• Pop

• Punk Rock

The Ramones’ I Wanna Be Sedated is an example of what genre?

• Punk Rock

• Pop

• New Wave

• Soul

Which genre used synthesizers and drum machines to sound futuristic?

• Synthpop

• Heavy Metal

• Rock

• Pop

Which genre often had fast, short songs with political or rebellious lyrics?

• Punk Rock

• Pop

• R&B / Soul

• Synthpop

Which genre focused on smooth vocals and emotional delivery, blending funk and gospel traditions?

• R&B / Soul

• Heavy Metal

• Hip-Hop

• Rock