Name That Instrument
The 60-90s
Artist by Song
Throwback Jams
Songs By Year
100

What is the name of this instrument?

Drums

100

This American rock band is known for beginning the "grunge" movement of the 90s. What is their name?

Nirvana (Heart Shaped Box)

100

Stressed Out

Twenty One Pilots

100

What is the name of this song?

Riptide

100

2020

Heat Waves

200

What is the name of this high pitched orchestral stringed instrument?

Violin

200

This Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted rock band is synonymous with the state of California. They are well known for integrating elements of funk, punk, and electronic music into their sound. What is their name?

Red Hot Chili Peppers (Scar Tissue)

200

This is Home

Cavetown

200

This singer got her start singing in the group Destiny's Child and went on to superstardom. What is her name?

Beyonce

200

2016

Ocean Eyes (Billie Eilish)

300

This four stringed instrument originated in Portugal, but was popularized in Hawaii. What is it called?

Ukulele

300

This British hard rock band is often considered one of the first "super groups" in music. They were formed after guitarist Jimmy Page left the Yardbirds in 1968. What is their name?

Led Zeppelin (Immigrant Song)

300

Good News

Mac Miller

300

This Denver based band has had massive hits with songs like "Ho Hey" and "Ophelia". What is their name?

The Lumineers

300

2022

Bad Habit (Steve Lacy)

400

You can hear this brass instrument as a lead in jazz tunes or providing the melody in concert bands. What is it called?

Trumpet

400

This artist was so fond of the color purple that he named his Minnesota estate Paisley Park in tribute. He also famously changed his name to a symbol for a period of time. What is his name?

Prince (When Doves Cry)

400

Midnight Love

girl in red

400

This song made Belgian-Australian musician Gotye a smash hit in 2011. He famously turned down millions of dollars by refusing to include advertisements on the YouTube music video for it. What is the title?

Somebody That I Used to Know

400

2015

Losin' Control (Russ)

500

This instrument has four sets of double strings. It is heard famously in Italian music, but is more common in folk and bluegrass music in the United States. What is it called?

Mandolin

500

Billy Corgan fronts this Chicago based rock band known for their landmark albums Siamese Dream and Melancholy and the Infinite Sadness. What is their name?

The Smashing Pumpkins (Cherub Rock)

500

Pink and White

Frank Ocean

500

This emo band was originally formed in 2001 and is most well known for their album the Black Parade. They broke up in 2013, but announced a reunion in 2019 and began their reunion tour in 2022. What is their name?

My Chemical Romance

500

2010

Rhinestone Eyes (Gorillaz)