Tell Us Your Music Preferences and We'll Guess What Year You Graduated High School

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Tell Us Your Music Preferences and We'll Guess What Year You Graduated High School
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About This Quiz

If you stop and listen to the world around you, you'll hear a variety of music that may bring out certain types of emotions. Music is also a therapeutic way of dealing with a specific problem at hand, such as a bad breakup with someone. Or, you may have noticed that music brings people together in life, especially through concerts and music festivals. In short, music is a powerful tool that goes beyond the lyrics, album cover, melody, or the band's name. In fact, certain songs have been known to change people for the better, and that person could very well be you!

Although there are many different genres of music, some people categorize certain bands or songs by their eras. Each era is very different and unique, as some songs are influenced by previous generations of music, politics, or the current trends of life. Other types of songs don't even have a profound meaning, and they only serve to energize you or make you laugh, such as "Do You Like Waffles" by Parry Gripp. In this musical quiz, we're going to learn more about your music preferences, so we can determine the year you graduated from high school!

If you were on a road trip with some friends, how would you listen to music?
With my smartphone
We would use CDs.
Through the radio
I would sing along with my friends.

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Which of these bands represents your current music tastes?
The Killers
Pearl Jam
Guns N' Roses
Queen

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What do you like to listen to when you study or do chores?
Whatever is on YouTube.
Good music!
White noise
Silence

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What's your favorite music genre?
Pop
Rock
Heavy metal
Jazz

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Which of these instruments would you love to learn how to play?
Guitar
Drums
Piano
Flute

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What matters more to you, the lyrics or the actual music?
The actual music
Both
The lyrics
Something else matters more.

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How do you normally find out about new types of music?
Through social media
Through music apps
Through the radio
Through word of mouth

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Have you ever been to a concert?
Yes, and it was amazing.
Yes, but it was just OK.
No, I haven't.
I can't remember.

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Have your music preferences changed over time?
No, they have stayed the same.
A little bit
Yes, they have definitely changed.
I'm more open-minded with music now.

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How does good music normally make you feel?
Energetic
Emotional
Relaxed
Happy

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What influences you to buy an artist's song?
The number of social media followers they have
How good the song is
How pretty their album looks
Something else

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Music is best heard through headphones or speakers?
Headphones
Both
It depends on the situation.
Speakers

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Would you describe your music preferences as more retro or modern?
Modern
It depends on my mood.
I like both.
Retro

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Do you currently listen to any movie soundtracks?
Yes, I listen to many movie soundtracks.
Just a few
Just one or two
No

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How do you feel about classical music?
I've never heard it.
I can't stand it.
It's just OK.
I really love it.

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Which of these artists would you love to meet in person?
Beyoncé
Mariah Carey
Madonna
Elton John

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Music has given you inspiration in your everyday life. Is this true or false?
Somewhat true
True
False
I'm not really sure.

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Do you prefer more well-known bands or lesser-known bands?
More well-known bands
I have no preference.
It depends on my mood.
Lesser-known bands

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Would you rather listen to a song about love or about life?
About love
About life
Both
I'd rather listen to a different type of song.

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Do you like to dance to certain types of music?
Yes, absolutely!
It depends on the song.
Not usually
I've never danced in my life.

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You often sing in the shower to your favorite songs. True or false?
True
Sometimes
It depends on the song.
False

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Which is better for you, a song that is too long or a song that is too short?
I prefer short songs.
I prefer long songs.
I don't mind either of these.
How about just a normal song?

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Is it more fun to listen to music alone or with some friends?
With some friends
With just one friend
Alone
I have no preference.

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Are you currently writing any songs?
No, and I'm not interested in doing so.
No, but I want to write some.
Yes, just a few
Yes, I'm writing many songs.

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Have you ever cried to a particular song?
No, never
Yes, and I'm not shy about it.
Just once or twice
I don't remember.

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How do you feel about Christmas music?
It's on the radio too much.
I'm not a fan of it.
I don't really mind it.
I really love it.

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What do you think about when you listen to your favorite songs?
The present
My past
My future
Nothing at all

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What would be an accurate title to your favorite playlist?
Summer vibes
Midnight drive
Escape
Coffee house

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Is it more fun to listen to your favorite song on repeat or shuffle through different songs?
I'd rather listen to my favorite song over and over again.
Both sound really fun.
I prefer the "shuffle" button.
It depends on my mood.

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The early morning hours are a great time for some music, right?
Wrong, I prefer to sleep in the morning.
Sure, but at a low volume
It depends on the day.
Right!

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