Music Would You Rather Questions are a fun way to explore your musical preferences and spark conversations with friends. They challenge you to pick between two equally appealing (or equally unappealing!) scenarios, forcing you to really consider what you value in music. Get ready to have your musical loyalties put to the test!
What’s the Deal with Music Would You Rather Questions?
Music Would You Rather Questions are essentially hypothetical dilemmas centered around musical choices. They present you with two different, often absurd or challenging, musical situations and ask you to choose which one you would prefer. The beauty of these questions lies in their ability to reveal your personal tastes, values, and priorities when it comes to music. Are you a stickler for perfect sound quality? Do you prioritize supporting independent artists? Or are you all about that mainstream pop life? These questions help you (and others) figure it out. Why are they so popular? Well, they’re engaging, they’re easy to understand, and they often lead to hilarious and insightful discussions. They are also a fantastic way to discover new music or artists, as people often share their reasoning behind their choices. Plus, there’s no right or wrong answer, making them a judgment-free zone for exploring your musical inclinations. Here are some reasons for their popularity:
- Fun and engaging
- Reveal personal music taste
- Easy to understand
- Spark conversation
So, how are these questions used? Everywhere! They’re great for icebreakers at parties, conversation starters on road trips, or even as prompts for songwriting or creative writing exercises. Music teachers might use them to encourage students to think critically about music theory or the music industry. Radio shows often use them to engage listeners, and online forums are filled with users debating the merits of one musical choice over another. They can even be used in music therapy to explore emotional connections to different sounds and styles.
Would You Rather: The Genre Edition
Here are some music would you rather questions focusing on different genres:
- Would you rather only listen to country music for the rest of your life, or only listen to heavy metal?
- Would you rather attend a classical music concert every week, or a punk rock show every night?
- Would you rather be forced to listen to elevator music 24/7, or listen to nothing at all?
- Would you rather only listen to 80s synth-pop or 90s grunge for a year?
- Would you rather go to a K-Pop concert, or a Latin music festival?
- Would you rather listen to opera or yodeling?
- Would you rather be trapped in a room with bagpipe music or polka music?
- Would you rather never hear jazz again, or never hear blues again?
- Would you rather a live reggae band followed you everywhere, or a barbershop quartet?
- Would you rather listen to only soundtracks or only live albums?
- Would you rather only listen to music from the 1950s or music from the 2050s?
- Would you rather only listen to music with no lyrics, or only music with nonsensical lyrics?
- Would you rather be a one-hit wonder in the pop world, or a critically acclaimed jazz musician nobody’s heard of?
- Would you rather only listen to sea shanties or Gregorian chants?
- Would you rather only listen to happy songs or only listen to sad songs?
- Would you rather have every song you hear be autotuned or have every song be played backwards?
- Would you rather attend a polka festival or a bluegrass festival?
- Would you rather listen to metal played on ukulele or classical guitar on a distorted amp?
- Would you rather the only music you can listen to is played on a kazoo or a theremin?
- Would you rather be forced to only listen to chiptune music or bossa nova?
- Would you rather be stuck on a desert island with only Gregorian chants, or only death metal?
- Would you rather have to listen to baby shark on repeat for a week, or the song that never ends for 2 weeks?
- Would you rather attend a hip-hop dance battle, or a ballroom dancing competition?
- Would you rather only listen to disco or funk?
- Would you rather only be able to listen to songs with whistling in them, or songs with clapping?
- Would you rather be forced to listen to country music about trucks for the rest of your life, or pop songs about heartbreak forever?
- Would you rather attend a silent disco every weekend, or a loud rock concert once a year?
- Would you rather listen to a polka band playing heavy metal songs, or a heavy metal band playing polka songs?
- Would you rather only listen to songs about food, or only listen to songs about cars?
- Would you rather only be able to listen to the same genre that is playing in the elevator forever, or never ride an elevator again?
- Would you rather listen to your favorite pop songs played by a marching band or your favorite classical songs on the radio?
- Would you rather listen to only protest songs or only love songs?
- Would you rather listen to a smooth jazz radio station, or a station that only plays children’s songs?
- Would you rather listen to gospel music, or mariachi music, for an entire road trip?
- Would you rather only be able to listen to music composed before 1750 or after 2000?
Would You Rather: The Artist/Band Edition
Here are some music would you rather questions focusing on artists and bands:
- Would you rather have dinner with Taylor Swift or Beyoncé?
- Would you rather see The Rolling Stones in their prime or The Beatles reunite?
- Would you rather have a duet with Billie Eilish or Adele?
- Would you rather be managed by Scooter Braun or Simon Cowell?
- Would you rather attend a concert by a hologram Elvis or a holographic Jimi Hendrix?
- Would you rather have to listen to Nickelback every day or Creed?
- Would you rather be stuck on a tour bus with Kanye West or Justin Bieber?
- Would you rather write a song with Ed Sheeran or Harry Styles?
- Would you rather have a private concert by Lady Gaga or Elton John?
- Would you rather have to defend Justin Bieber in court, or have to be his opening act?
- Would you rather only listen to music released by major labels, or only music released by independent artists?
- Would you rather have a song written about you by Drake, or a song written against you by Eminem?
- Would you rather meet your musical hero and they be a complete jerk, or never meet them and keep your idealized image of them?
- Would you rather only listen to music by bands with all male members or only bands with all female members?
- Would you rather have to go to a concert and only listen to the backing band or only hear the roadies sing?
- Would you rather have to spend a week with the Spice Girls or One Direction?
- Would you rather have to work as a roadie for Metallica or for a teen pop sensation?
- Would you rather be a member of BTS or Blackpink?
- Would you rather have dinner with Dolly Parton or Willie Nelson?
- Would you rather have Ozzy Osbourne babysit your kids, or Marilyn Manson teach them music?
- Would you rather write a song with Paul McCartney or John Lennon (if he were still alive)?
- Would you rather have to listen to only Celine Dion or Mariah Carey forever?
- Would you rather be forced to collaborate with Cardi B or Nicki Minaj on every project you do?
- Would you rather have a band named after you by accident, or write a song that’s about someone else with your name?
- Would you rather write a jingle for McDonald’s or a theme song for a terrible reality TV show?
- Would you rather have to listen to only the music of one decade for the rest of your life, or the worst band ever?
- Would you rather be a backup dancer for Madonna or Janet Jackson?
- Would you rather be stranded on a desert island with only ABBA songs or only Queen songs?
- Would you rather be the opening act for your favorite band but they hate you, or play a sold-out show but everyone hates your music?
- Would you rather have to go karaoke with Bono or Axl Rose?
- Would you rather produce a hit song that everyone loves but you hate, or make music you’re passionate about that no one listens to?
- Would you rather write the lyrics to your favorite band’s worst song, or never hear your favorite band again?
- Would you rather see Metallica or Guns N’ Roses play a 3-hour show?
- Would you rather work with Dr. Dre or Quincy Jones on your album?
- Would you rather discover a young Elvis or a young Michael Jackson?
Would You Rather: The Musical Scenarios Edition
Here are some music would you rather questions focusing on silly, strange, or just interesting musical scenarios:
- Would you rather have perfect pitch, but only be able to sing off-key?
- Would you rather be able to play every instrument, but only be able to play nursery rhymes?
- Would you rather have a song stuck in your head forever, or never be able to listen to music again?
- Would you rather have to dance every time you hear music, or start singing out loud?
- Would you rather go to a concert where the sound cuts out every 5 minutes, or the drummer just stops playing randomly?
- Would you rather be able to read music, but not understand the lyrics of songs, or understand the lyrics but never be able to follow the music?
- Would you rather be able to make any instrument sound perfect, but only be able to play one song?
- Would you rather have a song you hate become a huge hit and make you rich, or write a song you love that nobody listens to?
- Would you rather have a record deal but have to wear a costume every time you perform, or sing in public for free?
- Would you rather be deaf to your favorite type of music or have everything you play sound out of tune?
- Would you rather have every song you write be plagiarized, or never get any credit for your work?
- Would you rather lose your ability to sing or lose your ability to play an instrument?
- Would you rather have all of your favorite songs removed from the radio, or hear them playing in every commercial?
- Would you rather have your favorite song ruined by a terrible remix, or never hear it again?
- Would you rather forget all the lyrics to your favorite songs or every melody?
- Would you rather be the world’s greatest music critic or the world’s worst musician?
- Would you rather have to listen to your own ringtone all day, or the default ringtone on everyone else’s phone?
- Would you rather be trapped in a music video forever, or never be able to watch music videos again?
- Would you rather go back in time and stop your favorite band from forming, or go to the future and see them perform in a retirement home?
- Would you rather have to clap on beats 1 and 3 in every song or beats 2 and 4?
- Would you rather be famous for your terrible singing or unknown with a beautiful singing voice?
- Would you rather be able to only listen to music from your childhood or only music that is brand new?
- Would you rather only hear music being played underwater, or in a tunnel?
- Would you rather hear your favorite song playing at a funeral, or a terrible song at your wedding?
- Would you rather have to use only a harmonica or a didgeridoo in every song you create?
- Would you rather be a virtuoso on the kazoo or the cowbell?
- Would you rather only be able to hear polka music in the shower or rock music at a library?
- Would you rather only be able to hum or whistle your favorite songs?
- Would you rather have your voice be used for every auto tune rap song, or hear yourself as a singer in every commercial for fast food?
- Would you rather have a hit song that everyone thinks is terrible, or a terrible song that everyone thinks is a hit?
- Would you rather be tone deaf or color blind?
- Would you rather be able to play any instrument, but only in the key of C major or never be able to play in C major?
- Would you rather sing a song backwards on national television or dance in a diaper?
- Would you rather have to listen to Christmas music for the rest of your life or never be able to celebrate Christmas again?
- Would you rather be an amazing singer that is unable to harmonize or a bad singer that can only harmonize?
So, there you have it – 100 Music Would You Rather Questions designed to challenge your musical soul. These questions are more than just a game; they’re a gateway to understanding your own musical identity and connecting with others through the universal language of music. So, grab some friends, put on some tunes, and get ready to make some tough choices!