Musical Cryptic Clues Quiz | Music Word Play

Musical Cryptic Clues Trivia Quiz

A crypt is an underground cell or chapel - a secret or hidden place - and the adjective CRYPTIC is defined as "hidden, mysteriously obscure" - Try to guess the name of the musical artist/s from the range of cryptic clues.

A multiple-choice quiz by taradax. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. It's a fact! Less evil prey, are completely disorganised for this popular artist.

Answer: Elvis Presley

The words "LESS EVIL PREY" when "disorganised", are an anagram of Elvis Presley. Known simply as "The King", his influence is still strong even after his death in 1977.

2. Following style and flair, is a time in the past for a well known group.

Answer: Chicago

Following style and flair (CHIC), is a time in the past (AG0) . A group with moderate success in the 80's, perhaps one of their most well known numbers "Hard to Say I'm Sorry".

3. The bullet that kills the werewolf, takes the meeting for this young Aussie band.

Answer: Silverchair

The bullet that kills the werewolf (SILVER), takes the meeting (CHAIR). A group fom Newcastle, Australia who have been around for a few years now. Apparently, McDonalds asked the group to cover an old Beatles song for a commercial but the boys refused the offer.

4. Played loudly, with double the love and group of boxers for this band formed in the 90's.

Answer: Foo Fighters

Played loudly (F), with double the love (OO), and a group of boxers (FIGHTERS).Formed at the end of 1994, by former Nirvana and Scream drummer Dave Grohl.

5. Sounds like second grade strings to me for this supergroup.

Answer: Bee Gees

Sounds like second grade (B) strings (G'S) to me. A supergroup founded in the 60's, became a 70's supergroup with their disco classic "Saturday Night Fever" amongst many hits. Until the recent death of Maurice, they were still singing in concert worldwide.

6. Did you know he was a Canadian singer...and Mary Bas was found in such a mess?

Answer: Bryan Adams

Did you know..."AND MARY BAS WAS" is an anagram of Bryan Adams, found in such a mess gives us the clue it is an anagram. Bryan Adams, Canadian singer/songwriter famous amongst other things for his popular movie ballads, for example (Everything I Do) I Do For You from "Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves".

7. Sounds like a double diamond to me for this female artist.

Answer: Jewel

Sounds like a double (DUAL) diamond (JEWEL) to me. Born in 1974 and raised as a Mormon until the age of 8, Jewel Kilcher was originally known as a folk singer, Jewel has had a transition to the pop scene recently.

8. For your information, what he beat Lesley with, can be found internally for this British 60's band.

Answer: The Beatles

For your information, whaT HE BEAT LESley with, can be found internally. The name THE BEATLES, can be found within the sentence itself. What can one say about The Beatles, one of the most popular and influential bands to come out of the UK in the 60's.

9. Hair care may be a little confusing, but it's worth the time for this warbling songstress.

Answer: Mariah Carey

HAIR CARE MAY (Mariah Carey) may be a little confusing (anagram ie: mixing the words up), but it's worth the time. Mariah Carey, known as"The Warbler" in some circles, has been on the scene since the early 90's, with hits such as "Vision of Love" and "Emotions"

10. This bunch sound like excellent, youthful flesh eaters to me for this UK 80's band.

Answer: Fine Young Cannibals

This bunch sound like excellent (FINE), youthful (YOUNG) flesh eaters (CANNIBALS) to me. Headed by the enigmatic Roland Gift, FYC as they were commonly known, had a string of hits in the 80's including She Drives Me Crazy and Good Thing.

Source: Author taradax

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Bruyere before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.

Musical Cryptic Clues Trivia Quiz

A crypt is an underground cell or chapel - a secret or hidden place - and the adjective CRYPTIC is defined as "hidden, mysteriously obscure" - Try to guess the name of the musical artist/s from the range of cryptic clues.

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>

NEXT>