Welcome to the ultimate melody-mashing, rhythm-rocking music video trivia quiz! Are you ready to hit the play button on your knowledge and see if you’re a chart-topper or a one-hit wonder? This quiz will take you on a tour from MTV’s golden era to the YouTube sensation-filled present. Get ready for a treble-filled journey because we are about to drop the bass on your music video trivia skills! So, pause whatever you’re doing, amp-lify your memory and let’s roll!
1. Who directed Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller” music video?
2. What was the first music video played on MTV?
3. Which music video notably features a burning bed as a symbol of revolution against domestic violence?
4. Which rapper broke the YouTube record for the most views in 24 hours with the music video for “Killshot”?
5. The music video for which song by The White Stripes is known for its innovative use of LEGO bricks?
6. Which pop star made her debut with the music video for “Baby One More Time”?
7. In Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video, what is written on the gymnasium’s wall?
8. What costume did Madonna famously wear in her “Material Girl” music video?
9. Which music video was the first to surpass one billion views on YouTube?
10. Which queen from the TV show RuPaul’s Drag Race made a cameo in Taylor Swift’s “You Need to Calm Down” music video?
11. Which city forms the backdrop for Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ “Empire State of Mind” music video?
12. Who choreographed the dance routine in Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” music video?
13. Which 2000s music video features a trucker hat saying “complaints” thrown into a fire?
14. Who won Video of the Year at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards?
15. Which animated music video by Pearl Jam addresses the issue of overconsumption?
16. Which rock band released a one-shot music video filmed in reverse for the song “The Scientist”?
17. What song’s controversial music video features the destruction of a car with a baseball bat?
18. Who makes a cameo in Drake’s “Hotline Bling” music video?
19. What is the setting for Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” music video?
20. Which music video from the James Bond movie “Skyfall” won an Oscar for best original song?
21. Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me a River” music video is rumored to be about which pop star?
22. Who directed the music video for “Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish?
23. The OK Go music video for “Here It Goes Again” is famous for what synchronized dance routine?
24. What band made a music video sequel for their song “The Young Blood Chronicles”?
25. What prop is featured prominently in Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” music video?
26. Which artist holds the record for most music videos on YouTube with over a billion views?
27. The music video for Johnny Cash’s “Hurt” was filmed in which location?
28. Which music video did Weird Al Yankovic parody with “Eat It”?
29. In which music video does Rihanna portray a mechanic?
30. Who directed Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” music video?
31. Which Korean pop group’s music video “Dope” surpassed 500 million views on YouTube?
32. Which music video marked Billie Eilish’s directorial debut?
33. What’s the central prop in Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know” music video?
34. Who made a surprise appearance in the music video for “Where Are Ü Now” by Jack Ü featuring Justin Bieber?
35. Name the director of the black and white music video for Jay-Z’s “99 Problems”.
36. What unique filming technique is used in the music video for Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”?
37. Which artist released a music video in 2021 titled “Your Power” which addresses abuse of power?
38. In Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” music video, what animal does she hold at the beginning?
39. Which controversial music video features the artist swinging on a wrecking ball?
40. In which music video does Panic! At The Disco recreate the iconic “Umbrella” dance scene from Singing in the Rain?
41. Who is the director of the music video for “Like a Prayer” by Madonna?
42. What’s the storyline of the animated music video for “Feel Good Inc.” by Gorillaz?
43. Who cameos as an archer in Katy Perry’s “Part of Me” music video?
44. Who directed the music video for “Viva la Vida” by Coldplay?
45. Which music video shows the artist’s journey from adolescence to adulthood, featuring home video clips?
46. What does Ariana Grande steal in her “Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored” video?
47. Who directed the music video for “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele?
48. Which famous artist makes a cameo in Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al” music video?
49. Who directed the music video for “Chandelier” by Sia?
50. Who choreographed the dance routine in Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” music video?
51. What is the object of contention in the “Hotline Bling” music video by Drake?
52. Who directed the music video for “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd?
53. Which Ed Sheeran music video features Rupert Grint as a crazed lookalike fan?
54. Which Ariana Grande music video references popular teen movies like “Mean Girls” and “Legally Blonde”?
55. Who directed the music video for “Rain on Me” by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande?
56. In the music video for “Poker Face”, what breed of dogs does Lady Gaga have?
57. Who directed the music video for “Formation” by Beyonce?
58. The music video for which song by Pearl Jam uses a stop-motion technique?
59. What’s the setting of the music video for “Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots?
60. What color is the car in Taylor Swift’s “Red” music video?
61. Which actor stars in the music video for “Elastic Heart” by Sia?
62. What is the theme of the “California Gurls” music video by Katy Perry?
63. Name the director of the music video for “Royals” by Lorde.
64. What unique technique is used in the music video for “Take on Me” by a-ha?
65. Name the director of the “Hello” music video by Adele.
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