90s Music Quiz

1990s

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      Grunge guitars, boy bands, golden-era hip-hop and R&B slow jams all meet in this 90s music quiz. Every song came out between 1990 and 1999.

      How to play

      1. 1

        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.

      3. 3

        Score and share

        Faster answers score more. Share your ticket.

      Only 1990s Releases

      The pool uses songs with a catalog year from 1990 to 1999.

      Many Scenes in One Decade

      You might hear grunge, Britpop, pop, hip-hop or R&B in the same round.

      Listen for the Era

      Distorted guitars, drum loops and big vocal runs are classic 90s clues.

      Nostalgia Night

      Perfect for a 90s party or a road trip with friends.

      Compare Your Scores

      Play the 80s music quiz and 2000s music quiz to see which decade you know best.

      Trivia Round

      Use our 80s and 90s music trivia questions for a quiz night.

      Scoring

      1200 points at the first stage, then 975, 750, 525 and 300.

      Boy Bands vs Grunge

      One round might be a boy band anthem, the next a grunge classic. Stay flexible.

      Hip-Hop's Golden Era

      Plenty of 90s rap classics are in the pool.

      Girl Power and Boy Bands

      Pop groups dominated late-90s charts, with tight harmonies and instantly recognisable intros.

      Unplugged and Acoustic

      Acoustic versions and ballads were huge in the 90s. A lone guitar or piano opening is a classic clue.

      Dance and Eurodance

      Pumping dance tracks with big synth leads are part of the 90s mix too.

      Songs you might hear

      • Album cover for Afreen Afreen by Nusrat Fateh Ali KhanAfreen AfreenNusrat Fateh Ali Khan · 1994
      • Album cover for All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah CareyAll I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey · 1994
      • Album cover for California Love by 2PacCalifornia Love2Pac · 1995
      • Album cover for Enter Sandman by MetallicaEnter SandmanMetallica · 1991
      • Album cover for Juicy by The Notorious B.I.G.JuicyThe Notorious B.I.G. · 1994
      • Album cover for Nassam Alayna El Hawa by FairouzNassam Alayna El HawaFairouz · 1995
      • Album cover for Nour El Ain by Amr DiabNour El AinAmr Diab · 1996
      • Album cover for Smells Like Teen Spirit by NirvanaSmells Like Teen SpiritNirvana · 1991
      • Album cover for Ah W Noss by Nancy AjramAh W NossNancy Ajram · 1997
      • Album cover for Big Poppa by The Notorious B.I.G.Big PoppaThe Notorious B.I.G. · 1994
      • Album cover for Changes (feat. Talent) by 2PacChanges (feat. Talent)2Pac · 1998
      • Album cover for Come As You Are by NirvanaCome As You AreNirvana · 1991

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      FAQ

      Which years count as the 90s?

      Songs with a catalog year from 1990 to 1999.

      Why is a 90s song missing?

      Some hits only appear on later compilations in our catalog.

      How many 90s songs are there?

      The counter on this page shows the number.

      Is the 90s music quiz free to play?

      Yes. Every 90s round is free and needs no signup, so you can play the whole decade tonight.

      Can I play 90s trivia instead?

      Yes. Use music trivia with the 1990s filter.

      Ready for the 90s Music Quiz?

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      How to play

      1. Press play to hear the first 0.1 seconds of a real song preview.
      2. Type the title. Pick a suggestion with the arrow keys and Enter, or tap it, then press Guess.
      3. A wrong guess or a skip unlocks a longer clip: 0.5s, 2s, 8s, then 15s. On the last stage the button says Give up.
      4. Faster answers keep more points: 1200, 975, 750, 525 or 300.
      5. Share your ticket to challenge a friend with the same song.

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