The Weeknd Quiz: Guess the Song & Test Your Trivia
A Weeknd quiz turns on whether the mood of a clip fools you, because Abel Tesfaye keeps one airy falsetto across records that sound nothing alike. Guess the Weeknd song from the neon rush of 'Blinding Lights', the Daft Punk strut of 'Starboy' and 'Save Your Tears' to the dark, drugged-out mixtape R&B of 'The Hills' and 'House of Balloons', then test your trivia on curveballs like 'Earned It'. Track the voice, not the vibe, and see how well you really know the Weeknd before the chorus lands.
Start your solo quiz
Name as many tracks as you can from short audio clips. The faster you answer, the more you score.
10 questions4 answers each
Guess the Weeknd Song
You will place these before the first chorus: the synth pulse of 'Blinding Lights', the strut of 'Starboy', the falsetto hook of 'Can't Feel My Face'. The quick points that start the round.
'Blinding Lights'
'Starboy'
'Can't Feel My Face'
'Save Your Tears'
'The Hills'
'House of Balloons'
'Wicked Games'
'Initiation'
The Weeknd Trivia: From Mixtapes to Blinding Lights
Where the close calls get settled: a stage name pulled from a single weekend away from home, an early run posted online with no face attached, and a Super Bowl halftime the singer partly paid for.
How Well Do You Know The Weeknd's Two Sounds?
One falsetto carries two opposite worlds: the dark, faceless sound of the Trilogy mixtapes and the bright 80s synth-pop of 'After Hours'. The mood of a clip is the decoy.
The neon-pop anthems that come quick
The radio anthems are the easy tier: 'Blinding Lights', 'Starboy', 'Can't Feel My Face' and 'Save Your Tears'. The bright, 80s-style synths and the falsetto hook arrive in the first bars, so most players name them early.
One voice, two opposite moods
This is the mood trap in full effect. The dark, drugged-out R&B of 'The Hills' and 'Wicked Games' comes from the same singer as the glossy pop of 'Blinding Lights', so the mood of a clip points the wrong way. Track the falsetto, not the vibe, and the misdirection falls apart.
The faceless mixtape cuts superfans catch
The mixtape tracks are the real separators. 'House of Balloons', 'Initiation', 'The Party & The After Party' and 'Rolling Stone' come from his 2011 run, when he was anonymous and faceless online. Place these from a short clip and few players keep up.
Soundtrack one-offs and the Kendrick team-up
The curveballs live off the main albums. 'Earned It' comes from the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' soundtrack, 'Pray for Me' with Kendrick Lamar was written for 'Black Panther', and the 'Save Your Tears' remix added Ariana Grande. A full round digs these up before the singles ever arrive.
The Weeknd Quiz FAQ
How hard is the Weeknd quiz?
The neon-pop hits like 'Blinding Lights' and 'Starboy' are quick points. The Trilogy rounds are where it bites, since the faceless mixtape cuts are dark and slow yet share their singer with the radio pop.
Which Weeknd songs should I know for the quiz?
Cover 'Blinding Lights', 'Starboy', 'Can't Feel My Face', 'Save Your Tears' and 'The Hills' first. The tougher rounds dig into the Trilogy mixtapes, including 'House of Balloons' and 'Wicked Games'.
Can you tell a Weeknd song apart when the mood keeps flipping?
That is exactly the test. Abel Tesfaye keeps the same falsetto over the murky R&B of 'The Hills' and the bright synth-pop of 'Blinding Lights', so the voice, not the mood, is your best guide.
What is The Weeknd's real name?
His real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye. He took the stage name after a weekend he left home as a teenager.
Is the Weeknd quiz free?
Yes. The Weeknd quiz is free to play, needs no signup and no Spotify account, and runs right in your browser.
📚 Sources & methodology
Sources consulted
Wikipedia · AllMusic · Pitchfork · Billboard · Songtrivia editorial team.
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