Get ready for a spooky musical adventure! From creepy classics to catchy Halloween hits, this trivia quiz is packed with fun questions that will put your music knowledge to the test. 👻🎶

Challenge your friends and family to identify famous Halloween songs, legendary artists, spooky movie soundtracks, and unforgettable monster-themed tunes. Whether you’re a casual listener or a music expert, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Turn up the volume, gather your team, and see who can answer the most questions correctly. With plenty of eerie surprises and musical memories, this Halloween music trivia is the perfect way to add some extra fun to your spooky celebration!

Fun Halloween Music Trivia Questions And Answers

1. This 1962 novelty song features a dance craze and the line It was graveyard smash. What is it?
A) Monster Mash
B) Thriller
C) Ghostbusters
D) Time Warp
Answer: A) Monster Mash

2. This Michael Jackson song features a famous zombie dance and Vincent Price spoken word section. What is it?
A) Bad
B) Beat It
C) Thriller
D) Smooth Criminal
Answer: C) Thriller

3. This 1984 song asks Who you gonna call? What is it?
A) Ghostbusters
B) Monster Mash
C) Superstition
D) Somebody’s Watching Me
Answer: A) Ghostbusters

4. This song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show invites listeners to do a dance with a jump to the left. What is it?
A) Time Warp
B) Sweet Transvestite
C) Science Fiction Double Feature
D) Hot Patootie
Answer: A) Time Warp

5. This Stevie Wonder hit warns about beliefs that can bring bad luck. What is it?
A) Superstition
B) Living for the City
C) Higher Ground
D) Signed Sealed Delivered
Answer: A) Superstition

6. This 1983 song by Rockwell features the refrain I always feel like somebody’s watching me. What is it?
A) Somebody’s Watching Me
B) Thriller
C) Ghostbusters
D) Werewolves of London
Answer: A) Somebody’s Watching Me

7. This Warren Zevon song begins with I saw a werewolf drinking a piña colada at Trader Vic’s. What is it?
A) Werewolves of London
B) Monster Mash
C) Spirit in the Sky
D) Black Magic Woman
Answer: A) Werewolves of London

8. This Fleetwood Mac song features a woman with the moon in her eyes and a black cat. What is it?
A) Rhiannon
B) Dreams
C) Go Your Own Way
D) Landslide
Answer: A) Rhiannon

9. This Santana song has a spooky hypnotic guitar riff and lyrics about a mysterious woman. What is it?
A) Black Magic Woman
B) Evil Ways
C) Oye Como Va
D) Smooth
Answer: A) Black Magic Woman

10. This 1982 song by Ray Parker Jr. was written for a blockbuster film about paranormal investigators. What is it?
A) Ghostbusters
B) Thriller
C) Monster Mash
D) Time Warp
Answer: A) Ghostbusters

11. This 1996 song by Rob Zombie features a distorted riff and lyrics about a superbeast. What is it?
A) Dragula
B) Superbeast
C) Living Dead Girl
D) More Human than Human
Answer: B) Superbeast

12. This 1998 Rob Zombie song is named after a famous fictional vampire’s car. What is it?
A) Dragula
B) Superbeast
C) Living Dead Girl
D) Return of the Phantom Stranger
Answer: A) Dragula

13. This 1984 song by Prince and the Revolution appears in Batman and has a dark cinematic feel. What is it?
A) Batdance
B) Partyman
C) The Future
D) Trust
Answer: A) Batdance

14. This 1985 song by Kate Bush is inspired by Emily Brontë’s novel Wuthering Heights. What is it?
A) Wuthering Heights
B) Running Up That Hill
C) Hounds of Love
D) Cloudbusting
Answer: A) Wuthering Heights

15. This 1971 song by John Lennon features the line I was the walrus but now I’m John. What is it?
A) Instant Karma
B) Imagine
C) Jealous Guy
D) Mind Games
Answer: A) Instant Karma

16. This 1977 song by Meat Loaf tells the story of a couple whose car breaks down on a dark stormy night. What is it?
A) Paradise by the Dashboard Light
B) Bat Out of Hell
C) Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad
D) I’d Do Anything for Love
Answer: B) Bat Out of Hell

17. This 1982 song by Toto is about a mysterious woman in Africa and has a memorable chorus. What is it?
A) Africa
B) Rosanna
C) Hold the Line
D) I’ll Be Over You
Answer: A) Africa

18. This 1984 song by Cyndi Lauper features a spooky playful video with puppet-like creatures. What is it?
A) Girls Just Want to Have Fun
B) Time After Time
C) She Bop
D) Money Changes Everything
Answer: A) Girls Just Want to Have Fun

19. This 1984 song by Wham! features a video set in a haunted hotel. What is it?
A) Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
B) Careless Whisper
C) Freedom
D) Everything She Wants
Answer: A) Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

20. This 1982 song by Michael Jackson features a famous music video with zombies and a haunted setting. What is it?
A) Thriller
B) Beat It
C) Billie Jean
D) Bad
Answer: A) Thriller

Fun Halloween Music Trivia Questions And Answers For Adults

1. Which 1962 novelty song is often called the “Halloween anthem” and features the line “He did the mash… he did the monster mash”?
A) Witch Doctor
B) Monster Mash
C) Purple People Eater
D) The Time Warp

Answer: B) Monster Mash (by Bobby “Boris” Pickett)

2. What Michael Jackson album and song became a Halloween classic thanks to its iconic music video featuring zombies?
A) Bad
B) Thriller
C) Off the Wall
D) Dangerous

Answer: B) Thriller

3. Who sang the theme song for the 1984 movie Ghostbusters?
A) Ray Parker Jr.
B) Huey Lewis
C) Michael Jackson
D) Prince

Answer: A) Ray Parker Jr.

4. Which song from The Nightmare Before Christmas opens with the line “Boys and girls of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange?”
A) What’s This?
B) This Is Halloween
C) Jack’s Lament
D) Sally’s Song

Answer: B) This Is Halloween

5. “Somebody’s Watching Me” is a classic spooky hit by which artist?
A) Michael Jackson
B) Rockwell
C) Stevie Wonder
D) Lionel Richie

Answer: B) Rockwell (featuring Michael Jackson on background vocals)

6. Which heavy metal band is famous for the Halloween-friendly song “Bark at the Moon”?
A) Black Sabbath
B) Ozzy Osbourne
C) Iron Maiden
D) Metallica

Answer: B) Ozzy Osbourne

7. What 1974 song by Blue Öyster Cult is often played around Halloween and features the line “Don’t fear the reaper”?
A) Godzilla
B) (Don’t Fear) The Reaper
C) Burnin’ for You
D) Astronomy

Answer: B) (Don’t Fear) The Reaper

8. Which artist released the spooky classic “Season of the Witch”?
A) Donovan
B) The Doors
C) Jefferson Airplane
D) The Rolling Stones

Answer: A) Donovan

9. “I Put a Spell on You” is a Halloween favorite originally recorded by which artist in 1956?
A) Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
B) Nina Simone
C) Creedence Clearwater Revival
D) Both A and B (Nina Simone’s version is also very popular)

Answer: A) Screamin’ Jay Hawkins (Nina Simone’s cover is also widely known)

10. Which song by The Specials became a Halloween and horror-themed classic?
A) Ghost Town
B) A Message to You Rudy
C) Monkey Man
D) Rat Race

Answer: A) Ghost Town

11. “Werewolves of London” is a fun Halloween song by which artist?
A) Warren Zevon
B) Jackson Browne
C) Bob Dylan
D) Tom Petty

Answer: A) Warren Zevon

12. Which Halloween song includes the lyrics “It’s close to midnight and something evil’s lurking in the dark”?
A) Thriller
B) Superstition
C) Black Magic Woman
D) Witchy Woman

Answer: A) Thriller

13. What is the name of the spooky instrumental classic often used in Halloween media that was composed by John Carpenter for his own film?
A) The Exorcist Theme
B) Halloween Theme
C) Psycho Theme
D) Jaws Theme

Answer: B) Halloween Theme (from the 1978 film Halloween)

14. “Spooky” is a classic Halloween tune originally by which group?
A) Classics IV
B) The Platters
C) The Drifters
D) The Temptations

Answer: A) Classics IV (later popularized by Dusty Springfield as well)

15. Which rock band is known for the Halloween-friendly track “Dragula”?
A) Marilyn Manson
B) Rob Zombie
C) Slipknot
D) Korn

Answer: B) Rob Zombie

16. In the song “Monster Mash,” what is the name of the laboratory assistant?
A) Igor
B) Boris
C) Dr. Frankenstein
D) The Zombie

Answer: A) Igor

17. Which Disney song from Hocus Pocus has become a major Halloween party favorite?
A) I Put a Spell on You
B) Come Little Children
C) Sarah’s Theme
D) Both A and B

Answer: D) Both A and B (Bette Midler’s version of “I Put a Spell on You” and “Come Little Children”)

18. “Highway to Hell” is often played at Halloween events. Which band performs it?
A) Black Sabbath
B) AC/DC
C) Led Zeppelin
D) Deep Purple

Answer: B) AC/DC

19. Which classical piece is frequently associated with Halloween and horror due to its dramatic organ sound?
A) Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
B) Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
C) Mozart’s Requiem
D) Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

Answer: A) Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor

20. What 1982 song by Michael Jackson’s sister is a fun, slightly spooky dance track sometimes played at Halloween parties?
A) Nasty
B) What Have You Done for Me Lately
C) The Pleasure Principle
D) When I Think of You

Answer: C) The Pleasure Principle (by Janet Jackson — often included on Halloween playlists for its energetic vibe)

Easy Fun Halloween Music Trivia Questions And Answers

1. Which Michael Jackson song features a famous spoken-word performance by Vincent Price?
A) Bad
B) Thriller
C) Beat It
D) Smooth Criminal
Answer: B) Thriller

2. Who originally recorded Monster Mash?
A) Bobby Boris Pickett
B) Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
C) Vincent Price
D) Ray Parker Jr.
Answer: A) Bobby Boris Pickett

3. Which band released Somebody’s Watching Me?
A) Devo
B) Rockwell
C) The Cars
D) A Flock of Seagulls
Answer: B) Rockwell

4. Who sang the 1962 hit The Witch Doctor?
A) David Seville
B) Bobby Pickett
C) Sam the Sham
D) Sheb Wooley
Answer: A) David Seville

5. Which Ray Parker Jr. song was the theme for the 1984 film Ghostbusters?
A) The Other Woman
B) A Woman Needs Love
C) Ghostbusters
D) You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
Answer: C) Ghostbusters

6. Which singer released Season of the Witch in 1966?
A) Donovan
B) Cat Stevens
C) Graham Nash
D) Eric Clapton
Answer: A) Donovan

7. What is the name of the spooky song by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins that begins I put a spell on you?
A) Little Demon
B) I Put a Spell on You
C) Frenzy
D) Alligator Wine
Answer: B) I Put a Spell on You

8. Which artist recorded Werewolves of London?
A) The Eagles
B) Steely Dan
C) Warren Zevon
D) The Doobie Brothers
Answer: C) Warren Zevon

9. Who released the song Abracadabra in 1982?
A) Queen
B) Steve Miller Band
C) Fleetwood Mac
D) Journey
Answer: B) Steve Miller Band

10. Which singer is known for the song Psycho Killer?
A) David Byrne
B) David Bowie
C) Lou Reed
D) Iggy Pop
Answer: A) David Byrne

11. Which band recorded Bela Lugosi’s Dead?
A) The Cure
B) Bauhaus
C) Siouxsie and the Banshees
D) The Smiths
Answer: B) Bauhaus

12. Which singer released Disturbia in 2008?
A) Beyoncé
B) Rihanna
C) Lady Gaga
D) Christina Aguilera
Answer: B) Rihanna

13. What is the title of the spooky theme song from The Addams Family?
A) The Addams Family Theme
B) Creepy and Kooky
C) The Monster Family
D) Haunted House
Answer: A) The Addams Family Theme

14. Which artist released the 1983 song The Lovecats?
A) The Cure
B) Depeche Mode
C) The B-52’s
D) New Order
Answer: A) The Cure

15. Which group performed Dead Man’s Party?
A) Alice Cooper
B) Oingo Boingo
C) The Misfits
D) The Cramps
Answer: B) Oingo Boingo

16. What is the name of the dancing skeleton in the music video for Spooky Scary Skeletons?
A) Skelly
B) Bonesy
C) Mr. Rattle
D) Jack
Answer: A) Skelly

17. Who made the 1958 novelty hit The Purple People Eater?
A) Sheb Wooley
B) Bobby Darin
C) Frankie Avalon
D) Billy Mure
Answer: A) Sheb Wooley

18. Which song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show includes the lyric Let’s do the Time Warp again?
A) Sweet Transvestite
B) The Time Warp
C) Hot Patootie
D) Science Fiction/Double Feature
Answer: B) The Time Warp

19. Which band released Pet Sematary inspired by Stephen King’s novel?
A) The Ramones
B) The Clash
C) The Misfits
D) The Damned
Answer: A) The Ramones

20. Which musical features the song Defying Gravity sung by witches Elphaba and Glinda?
A) The Phantom of the Opera
B) Wicked
C) Into the Woods
D) Sweeney Todd
Answer: B) Wicked

Hard Fun Halloween Music Trivia Questions And Answers

1. Which spooky song begins with the lyric “I was working in the lab late one night”?
A) Thriller
B) Ghostbusters
C) Monster Mash
D) Somebody’s Watching Me
Answer: C) Monster Mash

2. Who performed the hit song “Thriller”?
A) Prince
B) Michael Jackson
C) Lionel Richie
D) Stevie Wonder
Answer: B) Michael Jackson

3. Which film featured the theme song “Ghostbusters”?
A) Beetlejuice
B) Ghostbusters
C) Hocus Pocus
D) The Addams Family
Answer: B) Ghostbusters

4. Who sang “Somebody’s Watching Me”?
A) Billy Idol
B) Rockwell
C) Huey Lewis
D) Rick Astley
Answer: B) Rockwell

5. Which artist recorded “Werewolves of London”?
A) Journey
B) Foreigner
C) Warren Zevon
D) The Eagles
Answer: C) Warren Zevon

6. What dance became iconic through the “Thriller” music video?
A) The Robot
B) The Zombie Dance
C) The Twist
D) The Hustle
Answer: B) The Zombie Dance

7. Which song includes the lyric “I ain’t afraid of no ghost”?
A) Monster Mash
B) Thriller
C) Ghostbusters
D) Superstition
Answer: C) Ghostbusters

8. Who released the song “Superstition”?
A) Elton John
B) Prince
C) David Bowie
D) Stevie Wonder
Answer: D) Stevie Wonder

9. Which instrument is featured prominently in “Tubular Bells”?
A) Violin
B) Guitar
C) Tubular Bells
D) Piano
Answer: C) Tubular Bells

10. “Tubular Bells” is most associated with which horror film?
A) Halloween
B) Scream
C) Psycho
D) The Exorcist
Answer: D) The Exorcist

11. Who recorded “Season of the Witch”?
A) Donovan
B) Cream
C) The Doors
D) The Kinks
Answer: A) Donovan

12. Which singer is known as the “Prince of Darkness”?
A) Alice Cooper
B) Rob Zombie
C) Ozzy Osbourne
D) Marilyn Manson
Answer: C) Ozzy Osbourne

13. Which artist made “Black Magic Woman” famous?
A) Santana
B) Rush
C) Boston
D) Chicago
Answer: A) Santana

14. Which of these songs was released first?
A) Thriller
B) Ghostbusters
C) Somebody’s Watching Me
D) Monster Mash
Answer: D) Monster Mash

15. Who narrated the creepy spoken section in “Thriller”?
A) Christopher Lee
B) Boris Karloff
C) Vincent Price
D) Bela Lugosi
Answer: C) Vincent Price

16. Who was the lead singer of White Zombie?
A) Rob Zombie
B) Slash
C) Dave Mustaine
D) Alice Cooper
Answer: A) Rob Zombie

17. What creature is featured in the title “Werewolves of London”?
A) Vampires
B) Werewolves
C) Zombies
D) Ghosts
Answer: B) Werewolves

18. Which holiday is “Monster Mash” most associated with?
A) Christmas
B) Easter
C) Halloween
D) New Year
Answer: C) Halloween

19. “Thriller” is the title track from an album by which artist?
A) Madonna
B) Michael Jackson
C) Prince
D) George Michael
Answer: B) Michael Jackson

20. Which artist’s stage name includes a classic Halloween monster?
A) Billy Joel
B) John Mayer
C) Phil Collins
D) Rob Zombie
Answer: D) Rob Zombie

20 Fun Halloween Music Trivia Multiple Choice

1. Which 1962 novelty song by Bobby Boris Pickett became a Halloween staple?
A) The Purple People Eater
B) Monster Mash
C) Witchy Woman
D) Spooky
Answer: B) Monster Mash

2. Michael Jackson’s Thriller features a famous spoken-word section narrated by which horror legend?
A) Christopher Lee
B) Boris Karloff
C) Vincent Price
D) Peter Cushing
Answer: C) Vincent Price

3. In Monster Mash what is the monster doing when the singer’s eyes behold an eerie sight?
A) Dancing in the graveyard
B) Rising from his slab
C) Howling at the moon
D) Haunting a castle
Answer: B) Rising from his slab

4. Which 1984 film theme song asks Who you gonna call?
A) Ghostbusters
B) Thriller
C) Somebody’s Watching Me
D) The Time Warp
Answer: A) Ghostbusters

5. What song do the Sanderson Sisters perform at the Halloween party in Hocus Pocus?
A) I Put a Spell on You
B) Come Little Children
C) Witchy Woman
D) Season of the Witch
Answer: A) I Put a Spell on You

6. Which rock band released the 1977 hit Psycho Killer?
A) The Cure
B) Talking Heads
C) The Ramones
D) Joy Division
Answer: B) Talking Heads

7. According to This Is Halloween from The Nightmare Before Christmas what screams in the dead of night?
A) Ghosts
B) Pumpkins
C) Bats
D) Skeletons
Answer: B) Pumpkins

8. Who sang the 1984 paranoid classic Somebody’s Watching Me?
A) Rockwell
B) Michael Jackson
C) Prince
D) Lionel Richie
Answer: A) Rockwell

9. Which Blue Öyster Cult song advises listeners not to fear the Reaper?
A) Godzilla
B) Burnin’ for You
C) Don’t Fear the Reaper
D) Astronomy
Answer: C) Don’t Fear the Reaper

10. The theme song for which spooky TV family begins with They’re creepy and they’re kooky?
A) The Munsters
B) The Addams Family
C) The Twilight Zone
D) Bewitched
Answer: B) The Addams Family

11. Which artist sang about a She Wolf in her 2009 hit single?
A) Shakira
B) Beyoncé
C) Rihanna
D) Lady Gaga
Answer: A) Shakira

12. In The Rocky Horror Picture Show what dance is it just a jump to the left for?
A) The Monster Mash
B) The Time Warp
C) The Thriller
D) The Frankenstein
Answer: B) The Time Warp

13. Which 1964 song by Sheb Wooley describes a one-eyed one-horned flyin’ creature?
A) Monster Mash
B) The Purple People Eater
C) Witch Doctor
D) The Blob
Answer: B) The Purple People Eater

14. Who originally recorded I Put a Spell on You later made famous in Hocus Pocus?
A) Nina Simone
B) Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
C) Bette Midler
D) Etta James
Answer: B) Screamin’ Jay Hawkins

15. Which band performed Hungry Like the Wolf?
A) Duran Duran
B) A Flock of Seagulls
C) The Human League
D) Spandau Ballet
Answer: A) Duran Duran

16. What is the name of the 1994 hit by The Cranberries that shares its title with a Halloween monster?
A) Zombie
B) Vampire
C) Ghost
D) Werewolf
Answer: A) Zombie

17. Which composer wrote the score for The Nightmare Before Christmas and Beetlejuice?
A) John Williams
B) Hans Zimmer
C) Danny Elfman
D) Alan Silvestri
Answer: C) Danny Elfman

18. Which 1970s song by Warren Zevon mentions a werewolf walking through Soho in the rain?
A) Werewolves of London
B) Moondance
C) Bad Moon Rising
D) Hungry Like the Wolf
Answer: A) Werewolves of London

19. Which artist performed The Devil Went Down to Georgia a song about a fiddle duel?
A) Johnny Cash
B) Charlie Daniels Band
C) Willie Nelson
D) Lynyrd Skynyrd
Answer: B) Charlie Daniels Band

20. Which 1980s song by The Who is about a spider crawling up my wall?
A) Boris the Spider
B) Spider-Man Theme
C) Itsy Bitsy Spider
D) Black Widow
Answer: A) Boris the Spider

Best Fun Halloween Music Trivia Questions And Answers

1. Who sang the legendary Halloween hit Thriller?

A. Prince
B. Michael Jackson
C. Lionel Richie
D. Stevie Wonder

Answer: B. Michael Jackson

2. Which song famously asks Who you gonna call?

A. Monster Mash
B. Superstition
C. Ghostbusters
D. Thriller

Answer: C. Ghostbusters

3. Who recorded Monster Mash?

A. Bobby Boris Pickett
B. Elvis Presley
C. Elton John
D. David Bowie

Answer: A. Bobby Boris Pickett

4. Who released the hit song Superstition?

A. Ray Charles
B. James Brown
C. Marvin Gaye
D. Stevie Wonder

Answer: D. Stevie Wonder

5. Who sang Somebody’s Watching Me?

A. Rick Astley
B. Rockwell
C. Billy Idol
D. George Michael

Answer: B. Rockwell

👻 Spooky Songs & Pop Stars

6. Who released the song Disturbia?

A. Beyoncé
B. Lady Gaga
C. Rihanna
D. Katy Perry

Answer: C. Rihanna

7. Which singer released Bad Guy?

A. Billie Eilish
B. Taylor Swift
C. Dua Lipa
D. Ariana Grande

Answer: A. Billie Eilish

8. Who originally recorded I Put a Spell on You in 1956?

A. Frank Sinatra
B. Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
C. Elvis Presley
D. Chuck Berry

Answer: B. Screamin’ Jay Hawkins

9. Which band recorded Don’t Fear the Reaper?

A. The Rolling Stones
B. Aerosmith
C. Blue Öyster Cult
D. Fleetwood Mac

Answer: C. Blue Öyster Cult

10. Which singer recorded a version of Season of the Witch for the film Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark?

A. Madonna
B. Lana Del Rey
C. Adele
D. Cher

Answer: B. Lana Del Rey

🧙 Halloween Movies & Theme Songs

11. Who composed the famous theme music for Jaws?

A. Hans Zimmer
B. John Williams
C. Danny Elfman
D. Ennio Morricone

Answer: B. John Williams

12. What is the iconic Halloween song from The Nightmare Before Christmas?

A. This Is Halloween
B. Let It Go
C. Friend Like Me
D. Pure Imagination

Answer: A. This Is Halloween

13. Which TV family’s theme song is famous for finger snapping?

A. The Simpsons
B. The Munsters
C. The Addams Family
D. The Brady Bunch

Answer: C. The Addams Family

14. Which instrument features prominently in the eerie theme from Halloween (1978)?

A. Harp
B. Piano
C. Trumpet
D. Banjo

Answer: B. Piano

15. Who composed the music for The Nightmare Before Christmas?

A. John Williams
B. Danny Elfman
C. Hans Zimmer
D. Howard Shore

Answer: B. Danny Elfman

🧛Tricky & Fun Music Facts

16. Which song features the lyric I always feel like somebody’s watching me?

A. Somebody’s Watching Me
B. Thriller
C. Billie Jean
D. Bad

Answer: A. Somebody’s Watching Me

17. Which band sang Highway to Hell?

A. Metallica
B. KISS
C. AC/DC
D. Bon Jovi

Answer: C. AC/DC

18. Who released the song Werewolves of London?

A. Warren Zevon
B. Bruce Springsteen
C. Bob Dylan
D. Billy Joel

Answer: A. Warren Zevon

19. Which Michael Jackson song features a famous spoken-word narration by Vincent Price?

A. Beat It
B. Thriller
C. Smooth Criminal
D. Bad

Answer: B. Thriller

20. Who made Purple People Eater a hit in 1958?

A. Sheb Wooley
B. Chuck Berry
C. Buddy Holly
D. Little Richard

Answer: A. Sheb Wooley

Halloween Music Trivia Questions And Answers For Adults

1. Which band released the song Ghost Town in 1981?
A) The Specials
B) Madness
C) The Clash
D) The Jam
Answer: A) The Specials

2. Who sang the song Witchy Woman?
A) Fleetwood Mac
B) The Eagles
C) Heart
D) Blondie
Answer: B) The Eagles

3. Which singer released the album Bat Out of Hell?
A) Alice Cooper
B) Meat Loaf
C) Ozzy Osbourne
D) David Bowie
Answer: B) Meat Loaf

4. Which band recorded the song Black Magic Woman?
A) Santana
B) Journey
C) Chicago
D) The Doobie Brothers
Answer: A) Santana

5. Who performed the song Frankenstein as an instrumental hit?
A) The Ventures
B) The Edgar Winter Group
C) The Shadows
D) Booker T. and the M.G.’s
Answer: B) The Edgar Winter Group

6. Which singer released the song Ghost of You?
A) Selena Gomez
B) My Chemical Romance
C) Avril Lavigne
D) Kelly Clarkson
Answer: B) My Chemical Romance

7. Which band recorded the song A Nightmare on My Street?
A) Run-D.M.C.
B) DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
C) Beastie Boys
D) Public Enemy
Answer: B) DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince

8. Who sang the song Black Cat?
A) Madonna
B) Janet Jackson
C) Tina Turner
D) Whitney Houston
Answer: B) Janet Jackson

9. Which band released the song Feed My Frankenstein?
A) Kiss
B) Alice Cooper
C) Twisted Sister
D) Mötley Crüe
Answer: B) Alice Cooper

10. Which singer recorded the song Haunted for her 2013 album Beyoncé?
A) Beyoncé
B) Rihanna
C) Alicia Keys
D) Mariah Carey
Answer: A) Beyoncé

11. Who performed the song Ghostbusters alongside Ray Parker Jr. in a 2016 remake?
A) Fall Out Boy and Missy Elliott
B) Bruno Mars and Cardi B
C) Imagine Dragons and Sia
D) Maroon 5 and Gwen Stefani
Answer: A) Fall Out Boy and Missy Elliott

12. Which band released the song Halloween in 1981?
A) The Misfits
B) The Ramones
C) The Cramps
D) The Damned
Answer: A) The Misfits

13. Who sang the song She Wolf?
A) Shakira
B) Gloria Estefan
C) Jennifer Lopez
D) Nelly Furtado
Answer: A) Shakira

14. Which band recorded the song The Ghost in You?
A) The Psychedelic Furs
B) Simple Minds
C) Tears for Fears
D) Duran Duran
Answer: A) The Psychedelic Furs

15. Which singer released the song Zombie in 1994?
A) Alanis Morissette
B) Dolores O’Riordan with The Cranberries
C) Sheryl Crow
D) Joan Osborne
Answer: B) Dolores O’Riordan with The Cranberries

16. Which band made the song Devil Inside?
A) INXS
B) U2
C) R.E.M.
D) The Police
Answer: A) INXS

17. Who performed the song I Want Candy in 1982?
A) Bow Wow Wow
B) The Go-Go’s
C) Bananarama
D) The Bangles
Answer: A) Bow Wow Wow

18. Which band released the song Nightmare?
A) Avenged Sevenfold
B) Metallica
C) Iron Maiden
D) Slipknot
Answer: A) Avenged Sevenfold

19. Who sang the song Devil Woman in 1976?
A) Cliff Richard
B) Tom Jones
C) Engelbert Humperdinck
D) Barry Manilow
Answer: A) Cliff Richard

20. Which band recorded the song The Killing Moon?
A) Echo and the Bunnymen
B) The Cure
C) The Smiths
D) Joy Division
Answer: A) Echo and the Bunnymen

Funny Halloween Music Trivia Questions And Answers

Quiz Questions

1. This 1982 song by Michael Jackson features a spoken word intro by actor Vincent Price. What is it?
A) Beat It
B) Thriller
C) Billie Jean
D) Bad
Answer: B) Thriller

2. This 1984 song by Ray Parker Jr. was the theme for a movie about paranormal investigators in New York. What is it?
A) Ghostbusters
B) Monster Mash
C) Time Warp
D) Superstition
Answer: A) Ghostbusters

3. This 1962 song by Bobby Boris Pickett became a Halloween dance classic. What is it?
A) Monster Mash
B) Werewolves of London
C) Thriller
D) Ghostbusters
Answer: A) Monster Mash

4. This 1978 song by Warren Zevon includes the famous howl Aaahooooo. What is it?
A) Werewolves of London
B) Monster Mash
C) Thriller
D) Ghostbusters
Answer: A) Werewolves of London

5. This 1973 Stevie Wonder song warns about walking under ladders and breaking mirrors. What is it?
A) Superstition
B) Higher Ground
C) Living for the City
D) Signed Sealed Delivered
Answer: A) Superstition

6. This 1983 Rockwell song features Michael Jackson singing the chorus. What is it?
A) Somebody’s Watching Me
B) Thriller
C) Ghostbusters
D) Werewolves of London
Answer: A) Somebody’s Watching Me

7. This 1970 Santana song is about a mysterious woman with a black cat. What is it?
A) Black Magic Woman
B) Evil Ways
C) Oye Como Va
D) Smooth
Answer: A) Black Magic Woman

8. This 1975 Fleetwood Mac song is about a Welsh witch. What is it?
A) Rhiannon
B) Dreams
C) Go Your Own Way
D) Landslide
Answer: A) Rhiannon

9. This 1975 song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show includes the line It’s just a jump to the left. What is it?
A) Time Warp
B) Sweet Transvestite
C) Science Fiction Double Feature
D) Hot Patootie
Answer: A) Time Warp

10. This 1996 Rob Zombie song is named after a fictional vampire’s car. What is it?
A) Dragula
B) Superbeast
C) Living Dead Girl
D) More Human than Human
Answer: A) Dragula

11. This 1998 Rob Zombie song includes the line Dig through the ditches. What is it?
A) Dragula
B) Superbeast
C) Living Dead Girl
D) Return of the Phantom Stranger
Answer: B) Superbeast

12. This 1984 Prince song was made for the Batman movie. What is it?
A) Batdance
B) Partyman
C) The Future
D) Trust
Answer: A) Batdance

13. This 1985 Kate Bush song is based on a novel by Emily Brontë. What is it?
A) Wuthering Heights
B) Running Up That Hill
C) Hounds of Love
D) Cloudbusting
Answer: A) Wuthering Heights

14. This 1971 John Lennon song includes the line Instant Karma gonna get you. What is it?
A) Instant Karma
B) Imagine
C) Jealous Guy
D) Mind Games
Answer: A) Instant Karma

15. This 1977 Meat Loaf song is about a motorcycle ride that ends in disaster. What is it?
A) Bat Out of Hell
B) Paradise by the Dashboard Light
C) Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad
D) I’d Do Anything for Love
Answer: A) Bat Out of Hell

16. This 1982 Toto song is about a mysterious woman in Africa. What is it?
A) Africa
B) Rosanna
C) Hold the Line
D) I’ll Be Over You
Answer: A) Africa

17. This 1984 Cyndi Lauper song features a video with puppet-like creatures. What is it?
A) Girls Just Want to Have Fun
B) Time After Time
C) She Bop
D) Money Changes Everything
Answer: A) Girls Just Want to Have Fun

18. This 1984 Wham! song features a video set in a haunted hotel. What is it?
A) Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
B) Careless Whisper
C) Freedom
D) Everything She Wants
Answer: A) Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

19. This 1982 Michael Jackson song features zombies and a haunted setting in its music video. What is it?
A) Thriller
B) Beat It
C) Billie Jean
D) Bad
Answer: A) Thriller

20. This 1984 Ray Parker Jr. song became a number one hit and is closely linked to Halloween. What is it?
A) Ghostbusters
B) Monster Mash
C) Thriller
D) Time Warp
Answer: A) Ghostbusters

Fun Halloween Music Trivia Questions And Answers For Kids

🎃 20 Funny Halloween Music Trivia Questions (Multiple Choice)

1. Which song is considered the ultimate Halloween party anthem?

A) Thriller
B) Ghostbusters
C) Monster Mash
D) Purple People Eater

✅ Answer: C) Monster Mash

2. Who performed the hit song “Thriller”?

A) Prince
B) Michael Jackson
C) Elvis Presley
D) Bruno Mars

✅ Answer: B) Michael Jackson

3. In “Ghostbusters” who are you supposed to call?

A) The police
B) Your mum
C) Dracula
D) Ghostbusters

✅ Answer: D) Ghostbusters

4. Which spooky family has a famous finger-snapping theme song?

A) The Simpsons
B) The Munsters
C) The Addams Family
D) The Flintstones

✅ Answer: C) The Addams Family

5. What dance do the monsters perform in “Monster Mash”?

A) The Twist
B) The Mash
C) The Moonwalk
D) The Tango

✅ Answer: B) The Mash

6. Which actor provides the creepy voice and laugh in “Thriller”?

A) Vincent Price
B) Christopher Lee
C) Boris Karloff
D) Bela Lugosi

✅ Answer: A) Vincent Price

7. What is a vampire’s favourite type of music?

A) Jazz
B) Pop
C) Fang-tastic Rock
D) Country

✅ Answer: C) Fang-tastic Rock

8. Which movie features the song “This Is Halloween”?

A) Hocus Pocus
B) Beetlejuice
C) The Nightmare Before Christmas
D) Casper

✅ Answer: C) The Nightmare Before Christmas

**9. What instrument would a skeleton be most likely to play?

A) Trom-bone
B) Drums
C) Piano
D) Violin

✅ Answer: A) Trom-bone

10. Why did the mummy start a band?

A) To become famous
B) To make money
C) Because he was wrapped up in music
D) To scare people

✅ Answer: C) Because he was wrapped up in music

11. Which of these songs is associated with witches?

A) I Put a Spell on You
B) Happy
C) Firework
D) Shake It Off

✅ Answer: A) I Put a Spell on You

12. What kind of music do zombies prefer?

A) Classical
B) Dead Metal
C) Opera
D) Disco

✅ Answer: B) Dead Metal

13. In “Monster Mash” where did the monsters gather?

A) A haunted house
B) The cemetery
C) The laboratory
D) The attic

✅ Answer: C) The laboratory

14. What is a ghost’s favourite music genre?

A) Soul Music
B) Country
C) Hip-hop
D) Reggae

✅ Answer: A) Soul Music

15. Which spooky creature would most likely enjoy “bat” music?

A) Werewolf
B) Vampire Bat
C) Zombie
D) Mummy

✅ Answer: B) Vampire Bat

**16. What is the most popular Halloween dance move?

A) The Robot
B) The Floss
C) The Monster Mash
D) The Macarena

✅ Answer: C) The Monster Mash

17. What do witches sing at karaoke?

A) Pop songs
B) Spell-binding hits
C) Nursery rhymes
D) Sea shanties

✅ Answer: B) Spell-binding hits

18. Which Halloween song asks “Who ya gonna call?”

A) Thriller
B) Monster Mash
C) Ghostbusters
D) Witch Doctor

✅ Answer: C) Ghostbusters

19. Why was the skeleton a great musician?

A) He had no stage fright
B) He could play every instrument
C) He had perfect bones for rhythm
D) He never missed practice

✅ Answer: C) He had perfect bones for rhythm

20. What do monsters listen to at Halloween parties?

A) Classical Music
B) Ghoul Tunes
C) Weather Reports
D) Sports Radio

✅ Answer: B) Ghoul Tunes

🎶👻 Bonus Question:
Which Halloween song became a No. 1 hit in 1962?
A) Ghostbusters
B) Thriller
C) Monster Mash
D) Witch Doctor

✅ Answer: C) Monster Mash

Tips for Playing Halloween Music Trivia

Create teams: Divide players into small groups to make the game more social and competitive.
Mix easy and difficult questions: Include popular Halloween hits alongside classic horror movie themes to keep everyone engaged.
Play short song clips: Let participants identify the song, artist, or movie from a brief audio sample.
Set a time limit: Give players 10–15 seconds to answer each question to keep the game moving.
Award bonus points: Give extra points for singing a song correctly or naming the artist and title.
Keep score: Use a simple scoreboard to track points and determine the winning team.
Prepare Halloween prizes: Offer small treats, candy, or spooky-themed gifts to make the competition more exciting.
Make it family-friendly: Choose songs and questions appropriate for the ages of your participants.
Include different music genres: Mix pop, rock, oldies, movie soundtracks, and monster-themed songs for variety.
End with a bonus round: Finish with a challenging question or a song-guessing challenge to crown the ultimate winner.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are Halloween music trivia questions?

Halloween music trivia questions test your knowledge of spooky songs, Halloween-themed hits, famous musicians, monster songs, and horror movie soundtracks. They can include questions about song titles, artists, lyrics, release years, and musical history.

2. What are some popular Halloween songs for trivia?

Popular choices include “Thriller” by Michael Jackson, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr., “Monster Mash” by Bobby Pickett, “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell, and “This Is Halloween” from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

3. How do you play Halloween music trivia?

Choose a list of questions, divide participants into teams or let them play individually, and award points for correct answers. You can also play short music clips and ask players to identify the song or artist. The player or team with the highest score wins.

4. Are Halloween music trivia questions suitable for kids?

Yes! Choose familiar songs, animated movie soundtracks, and age-appropriate questions. Songs such as “This Is Halloween” and other family-friendly spooky tunes can make the activity fun for children and adults.

5. How many questions should a Halloween music trivia quiz include?

A short game can include 10–15 questions, while a full Halloween party quiz can feature 30–50 questions. For longer events, divide the quiz into rounds such as classic hits, spooky movie music, and guess-the-song challenges.

6. What is the most famous Halloween song?

Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” is widely regarded as one of the most iconic Halloween songs because of its memorable music video, spooky atmosphere, and distinctive dance routine. “Monster Mash” and “Ghostbusters” are also popular Halloween favorites.

7. Can I use Halloween music trivia at a party or school event?

Absolutely! Halloween music trivia works well at parties, school celebrations, family gatherings, office events, and community activities. Adjust the difficulty and song selection to suit your audience.

8. How can I make Halloween music trivia more exciting?

Play short audio clips, introduce a bonus singing round, use themed decorations, set time limits, and offer small prizes. You can also award bonus points for identifying both the song and the artist.

9. What categories can I include in a Halloween music quiz?

You can include classic Halloween songs, horror movie soundtracks, monster-themed music, spooky pop hits, famous singers, song lyrics, and guess-the-song rounds. Combining different categories keeps the quiz fresh and entertaining.

10. Do Halloween music trivia questions need multiple-choice answers?

No. You can use multiple-choice questions, true-or-false statements, fill-in-the-blank questions, or open-ended questions. Multiple-choice formats are great for beginners, while open-ended questions offer more of a challenge for experienced music fans.

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Final Thoughts

Halloween music trivia is a fantastic way to bring friends and family together for a spooky celebration filled with laughter, music, and fun. From classic Halloween anthems to iconic movie soundtracks, these questions and answers make every round exciting and entertaining.

Whether you answered every question correctly or discovered some new spooky favorites, the real fun is in playing together and enjoying the Halloween spirit. Happy Halloween, and may your night be filled with spooky beats, unforgettable songs, and plenty of musical surprises!