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1980s music quiz

Bright synthesizers, guitar solos and stadium-sized choruses. Test your memory of the music of the 80s.

  • Arena rock
  • Heavy metal
  • Synths
Play 10 songsMultiple choice · Short clips
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In the catalog 532 tracks
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Familiar names. Recognize the sound?

A few songs from this decade’s catalog. Your quiz will have its own selection.

  • TotoAfraid of Love
    1982
  • SlayerAggressive Perfector
    1983
  • КиноАпрель
    1989
  • AnthraxAftershock
    1985
  • Blue Öyster CultBefore the Kiss, a Redcap
    1988
  • Iron Maiden2 Minutes To Midnight
    1984
The sound of an era

Synths and stadium choruses

1980s songs are often recognizable by bold choruses, guitar riffs, synthesizers, and the era’s distinctive production.

The 80s mix electronic sounds with big guitars. Listen closely to the drums, synthesizers and voice.

1980 — 1989
Before you play

Listen first. Then take a guess.

  1. Recognize a short clip

    Play the clip and listen for a voice, a riff or a familiar intro.

  2. Choose from four answers

    Each question offers four artist and song pairs. Choose the one you heard.

  3. Try recognizing the song earlier

    Listen closely to the opening seconds. Scoring depends on the playback mode.

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