Quiz: Do You Have Good Music Taste?
The debate about musical taste is one of the most pointless yet fascinating arguments in human history. Classic rock fans look down on pop music, jazz lovers consider everyone else ignorant, and modern hip-hop enthusiasts don’t even understand what all these old folks are doing in their playlists. But if we drop the snobbery and be honest – does such a thing as “good” musical taste even exist? Our quiz will try to figure out your preferences and determine what type of listener you are.
Jane Coles
Jane, an alumnus of Reed College's Communications program and former editor at a major digital media platform, has spent a decade creating viral personality quizzes and pop culture content for leading entertainment websites. Her background in digital media helps her craft entertaining questions that engage millions of users worldwide. When not developing content, Jane finds solace in globe-trotting, supporting animal shelters, and mastering yoga poses.
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1. You're at a party and get handed the aux cord. What's your move?
- Play something everyone knows but with a twist – maybe a killer remix
- Queue up a journey through different moods and tempos
- Drop that one song that always gets people asking 'what is this?'
- Hit them with a classic that spans generations
2. How do you feel about Auto-Tune in music?
- It's an instrument like any other when used creatively
- Love how it's evolved from T-Pain to hyperpop
- Nothing beats raw, unprocessed vocals from the analog days
- Depends entirely on the genre and context
3. You discover an artist has only 500 monthly listeners. Your reaction?
- Immediately deep-dive their entire discography
- Check if they're sampling or influenced by artists you know
- Analyze their production quality and artistic vision first
- Add them to the playlist if they vibe, numbers don't matter
4. What's your take on albums vs. singles?
- Albums are artistic statements; singles are just appetizers
- The album is dead, it's all about the playlist era now
- Concept albums and rock operas are peak musical achievement
- Both have their place depending on the artist and intent
5. Someone plays you a song in a language you don't understand. You:
- Focus on the emotion and vocal delivery
- Get excited about exploring a new music scene
- Pay attention to the production and arrangement
- Immediately Shazam it to find more from that artist
6. Your friend says their favorite album is critically panned. Your response?
- Explain why critics missed the point using music theory
- Respect it – taste is subjective and that's beautiful
- Share a similar 'guilty pleasure' that you genuinely love
- Point them to the album's influences that were better received
7. How do you discover new music?
- Algorithmic rabbit holes and late-night YouTube deep dives
- Reading liner notes and following producer credits
- Digging through record stores and compilation albums
- Literally everywhere – Shazaming in cafes, asking strangers
8. What's your opinion on songs going viral on TikTok?
- It's democratizing music discovery in fascinating ways
- Concerned about reducing art to 15-second hooks
- Just another payola system, like radio was
- Love seeing bedroom producers blow up overnight
9. You're making a road trip playlist. What's the vibe?
- Carefully structured with peaks, valleys, and a narrative arc
- All the sing-along anthems from different decades
- Genre-hopping adventure matching the changing landscapes
- Fresh discoveries mixed with future classics
10. How do you feel about music documentaries?
- Love seeing the creative process and studio sessions
- Prefer the ones about scenes and movements over individuals
- The historical ones about legendary venues and eras are gold
- Enjoy them all, especially ones about genres I don't know
11. Your take on cover songs?
- Only when they completely reimagine the original
- Love when new artists breathe life into forgotten gems
- The original is usually sacred and shouldn't be touched
- Cross-genre covers are the most interesting
12. What makes a perfect music festival lineup?
- A mix of legends, current stars, and rising acts
- Genre diversity with unexpected collaboration potential
- Strong undercard with tomorrow's headliners
- Artists who are known for transcendent live performances
13. Someone asks for your most controversial music opinion. You say:
- Most people can't actually hear the difference in audio quality they claim
- The 'death of rock' narrative ignores amazing current bands
- Modern music isn't worse, you just stopped exploring
- Genre labels limit musical appreciation and should be abolished
14. How do you organize your music library?
- Meticulously tagged with genres, subgenres, and moods
- Chronologically to track your evolving taste
- Constantly evolving playlists for every possible scenario
- By vibe and energy levels for different situations