How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 117 questions covering defining music moments of the 1960s.

What format are the questions in?

Every question has 4 options and there is no timer, so you can answer at your own pace.

Is the difficulty suitable for beginners?

Yes. The difficulty is mixed, combining well-known hits with tougher decade details.

Can I choose fewer than 117 questions?

Yes. You can select your preferred question count before starting, or take the full 117 for the complete challenge.

What topics from the 1960s does it cover?

Expect artists, songs, albums, and key movements like the British Invasion, soul, folk, and psychedelia.

Online Quiz: 1960s Music Moments

About this quiz

What you’ll explore in this 1960s music quiz

From British Invasion buzz to soul, folk, psychedelia, and early hard rock, this quiz focuses on the moments and names that defined the decade’s sound.

Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options and no timer, so you can think through tricky artist credits, song titles, and landmark releases at your own pace.

Skills you’ll practice

You’ll sharpen decade-based recall: matching songs to artists, placing key releases in context, and recognizing the movements that shaped popular music in the 1960s.

Common pitfalls include confusing similar band names, mixing up original recordings with later covers, and misremembering which year (or half of the decade) a major hit belongs to.

Difficulty and quiz settings

Difficulty is balanced by mixing quick wins (famous hits and headline artists) with deeper cuts (lesser-known singles, album trivia, and scene-specific facts).

Choose your question count before you start for a shorter warm-up or a longer deep dive, and adjust the difficulty to keep it relaxed or make it a real challenge.

Tips to score higher

Read all 4 options before choosing; near-miss artist names are common in this era.
Watch for “debut,” “breakthrough,” and “signature hit” wording—they change what the question is really asking.
If two answers seem right, think label/scene (Motown vs. British Invasion vs. psychedelic rock) to break the tie.
Use the no-timer format to recall the chorus, lead vocalist, or chart context before you commit.
Keep an eye on late-60s shifts; 1967–1969 often trips people up compared with early-60s pop.

Ready to see how well you know the defining music moments of the 1960s? Set your length and difficulty, then start the quiz.