Dance Music Songs

Description: Test your knowledge of popular dance music songs with this engaging quiz. From chart-topping hits to underground anthems, get ready to groove to the beat and answer questions about your favorite dance tracks.
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Which dance music artist released the iconic track "Levels" in 2011?

  1. Avicii

  2. Skrillex

  3. David Guetta

  4. Afrojack


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Avicii, the Swedish DJ and producer, gained international recognition with his hit song "Levels", which became a global sensation and helped popularize the progressive house genre.

In the song "Wake Me Up" by Avicii, what instrument is prominently featured?

  1. Piano

  2. Guitar

  3. Violin

  4. Saxophone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The piano melody in "Wake Me Up" is one of its defining elements, creating a memorable and uplifting atmosphere.

Which dance music duo released the hit song "Get Lucky" in 2013?

  1. Daft Punk

  2. Swedish House Mafia

  3. Justice

  4. Deadmau5


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Daft Punk, the French electronic music duo, collaborated with Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers to create the disco-infused track "Get Lucky", which became a global smash hit.

What is the name of the dance music subgenre characterized by its fast tempo and heavy basslines?

  1. Hardstyle

  2. Trance

  3. Dubstep

  4. Techno


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hardstyle is a high-energy dance music genre known for its rapid beats, distorted basslines, and energetic melodies.

Which dance music producer and DJ is known for his signature "Swedish House Mafia" sound?

  1. Axwell

  2. Sebastian Ingrosso

  3. Steve Angello

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello are the three members of the Swedish House Mafia, a group that gained immense popularity in the early 2010s with their progressive house and electro house productions.

What is the name of the dance music festival held annually in Belgium, known for its massive stages and diverse lineup?

  1. Tomorrowland

  2. Ultra Music Festival

  3. Coachella

  4. Electric Daisy Carnival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tomorrowland is one of the largest and most renowned dance music festivals in the world, attracting hundreds of thousands of attendees each year to its multi-stage extravaganza in Boom, Belgium.

Which dance music track by Skrillex won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2012?

  1. Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites

  2. First of the Year (Equinox)

  3. Bangarang

  4. Cinema


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Skrillex's "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2012, solidifying his position as a leading figure in the dubstep and electronic dance music scene.

What is the name of the dance music subgenre that emerged in the late 1990s, characterized by its uplifting melodies and trance-inducing rhythms?

  1. Trance

  2. Progressive House

  3. Hardstyle

  4. Techno


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trance music is known for its euphoric melodies, soaring synths, and hypnotic rhythms, creating an immersive and uplifting experience for listeners.

Which dance music artist released the hit song "Sandstorm" in 2000?

  1. Darude

  2. ATB

  3. Paul van Dyk

  4. Armin van Buuren


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Darude, a Finnish DJ and producer, gained international fame with his trance anthem "Sandstorm", which became a global hit and is still considered a classic in the dance music world.

What is the name of the dance music subgenre that emerged in the early 2000s, characterized by its minimal beats, repetitive melodies, and hypnotic atmosphere?

  1. Minimal Techno

  2. Tech House

  3. Progressive House

  4. Electro House


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Minimal Techno is a stripped-down and hypnotic subgenre of techno music, known for its sparse arrangements, repetitive beats, and hypnotic atmosphere.

Which dance music artist released the hit song "Levels" in 2011?

  1. Avicii

  2. Skrillex

  3. David Guetta

  4. Afrojack


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Avicii, the Swedish DJ and producer, gained international recognition with his hit song "Levels", which became a global sensation and helped popularize the progressive house genre.

In the song "Wake Me Up" by Avicii, what instrument is prominently featured?

  1. Piano

  2. Guitar

  3. Violin

  4. Saxophone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The piano melody in "Wake Me Up" is one of its defining elements, creating a memorable and uplifting atmosphere.

Which dance music duo released the hit song "Get Lucky" in 2013?

  1. Daft Punk

  2. Swedish House Mafia

  3. Justice

  4. Deadmau5


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Daft Punk, the French electronic music duo, collaborated with Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers to create the disco-infused track "Get Lucky", which became a global smash hit.

What is the name of the dance music subgenre characterized by its fast tempo and heavy basslines?

  1. Hardstyle

  2. Trance

  3. Dubstep

  4. Techno


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hardstyle is a high-energy dance music genre known for its rapid beats, distorted basslines, and energetic melodies.

Which dance music producer and DJ is known for his signature "Swedish House Mafia" sound?

  1. Axwell

  2. Sebastian Ingrosso

  3. Steve Angello

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello are the three members of the Swedish House Mafia, a group that gained immense popularity in the early 2010s with their progressive house and electro house productions.

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