80s Music Quiz

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A quiz for the decade of synths, big drums and huge choruses. Every song in this 80s music quiz was released in the 1980s. Hear 0.1 seconds and name the hit.

How to play

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    Press play

    Hear 0.1 seconds of a real song preview.

  2. 2

    Guess or skip

    Type the title, or skip for 0.5s, 2s, 8s and 15s.

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    Score and share

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Only 1980s Releases

The pool uses songs whose catalog year falls between 1980 and 1989.

Synths Are a Giveaway

Gated reverb drums and bright synth stabs are the sound of the decade. Use them as clues.

Pop, Rock and Soul

Expect pop icons, stadium rock bands, new wave and R&B ballads.

Party Ready

Great for themed nights and birthdays. Put it on the TV and let the room shout answers.

Compare Decades

Move on to the 90s music quiz when you have mastered the 80s.

Trivia Night

Our 80s and 90s music trivia article has questions to read aloud.

Scoring

1200 points at 0.1 seconds, down to 300 at 15 seconds. Big intros mean big points.

New Wave and Hair Metal

Rounds jump between new wave, power ballads, dance pop and hair metal.

Movie Soundtrack Hits

Many 80s hits came from film soundtracks, so a film fan might recognise them first.

Songs you might hear

  • Album cover for Back In Black by AC/DCBack In BlackAC/DC · 1980
  • Album cover for Billie Jean by Michael JacksonBillie JeanMichael Jackson · 1982
  • Album cover for Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N' RosesSweet Child O' MineGuns N' Roses · 1987
  • Album cover for 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton9 to 5Dolly Parton · 1980
  • Album cover for Beat It by Michael JacksonBeat ItMichael Jackson · 1982
  • Album cover for One by MetallicaOneMetallica · 1988
  • Album cover for Like a Prayer by MadonnaLike a PrayerMadonna · 1989
  • Album cover for Livin' On A Prayer by Bon JoviLivin' On A PrayerBon Jovi · 1986
  • Album cover for Another One Bites The Dust by QueenAnother One Bites The DustQueen · 1980
  • Album cover for Master of Puppets by MetallicaMaster of PuppetsMetallica · 1986
  • Album cover for The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) by John Williams & London Symphony OrchestraThe Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra · 1980
  • Album cover for Thriller by Michael JacksonThrillerMichael Jackson · 1982

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FAQ

Which years count as the 80s?

Songs with a catalog year from 1980 to 1989.

Why is a famous 80s song missing?

Some hits only exist in our catalog on later compilations, which carry a newer year.

How many 80s songs are there?

The counter on this page shows the number.

Is the 80s music quiz free?

Yes. Every round is free, so throw on your leg warmers and play as long as you like.

Is there an 80s trivia mode?

Use music trivia with the 1980s decade filter for year and album questions.

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