Music: Musician Facts, Trivia, Quizzes, Brain Teasers & More

More than six decades after its introduction, the Fender Stratocaster is still one of rock 'n' roll’s most iconic electric guitars. Here’s everything you need to know about the beloved Strat.

Think you have perfect hearing? There are still plenty of sounds in the world that you can’t detect.

Nonmusical adults can be taught to identify notes—especially if they have good memories.

Just a few decades ago, most of today’s biggest fests either didn’t exist or were barely recognizable compared to the cultural monoliths they are today.

Most debates about pop music may be entirely subjective, but Matthias Mauch, an engineer at Queen Mary University of London, decided to take a more scientific approach to the subject.

Researchers have come to the rescue with a scientifically backed earworm prevention weapon.

In a town in northern Germany, a dark piece of folklore has found new life.

Prince wrote countless hits over his decades in the music business—and a number of his hits have been popularized by other musicians.

These six songs are about as beloved and recognizable as they come. But did you know that every single one uses a borrowed melody?

"What impressed me at the time was that instead of seeking celebrity treatment, Elvis had done his two-year hitch, uncomplainingly, as an ordinary GI."

Stephen Sondheim speaks at the Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars annual gala hosted by The Dramatists Guild Fund on October 21, 2013.

Composer, lyricist, and Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim passed away on November 26, 2021 at the age of 91. Celebrate his life with a look back at a few of the many iconic songs he wrote over the course of his career.