Michael Jackson Song Quiz
The bassline, the vocal hiccup, the pop template.
5 songs · one second to start · no sign-up
About the Michael Jackson Song Quiz
Michael Jackson's Quincy Jones-produced records are built on basslines so distinctive that most players name the track before the vocal arrives. His later material is denser and harder to place from a short clip.
- Billie Jean
- Thriller
- Beat It
- Smooth Criminal
- Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Tracks are drawn live from the public catalogue, so the exact set changes every run. Audio clips only. No lyrics are shown, stored or reproduced anywhere on this site.
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How does the Michael Jackson Song Quiz work?
Each round plays one second of a real recording. Name the track and you score five points. Miss or skip and you unlock two seconds, then four, seven and eleven, with the round worth less each time. Five songs per run, and the guess field suggests titles as you type so spelling never counts against you.
Which songs come up?
Tracks are pulled live from the public music catalogue, so the set changes every run. Titles you might hear include Billie Jean, Thriller, Beat It, Smooth Criminal, Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough. Each round also starts at a random point in the recording, so the same song can feel completely different the next time it appears.
Is it free?
Yes. No sign-up, no download and no cost. It runs in the browser on phone, tablet or desktop.
Do I need to be a serious Michael Jackson fan?
Casual listeners tend to need three or four seconds per track. Naming a Michael Jackson song from the first second is a different skill entirely, because at that length you are recognising a texture rather than a melody.