Music by Decade

Travel through time one decade at a time. The 80s, 90s and 2000s have their own quizzes. Other decades open the main game with a filter.

Hear How Music Changed

Playing decade by decade shows how production moved from live bands to synths, samples and digital beats.

Grew up with cassettes, CDs or streaming? Start with the decade you know best, then work outwards.

Drum sounds and vocal effects date a song quickly. Listen for gated reverb, grunge guitars or autotune.

In the main game you can combine a decade with a genre, such as 1990s rock or 2010s K-pop.

How is a song's decade decided?

By the year on its Apple Music listing. Remasters and compilations can carry a later year.

Which decade has the most songs?

The counts on each card show the current numbers.

Can I play 80s trivia?

Yes. Try music trivia with the 1980s filter, or read our 80s and 90s music trivia.

Is it free?

Yes.

Play the main game with every song in the library.