[The Dark Side of the Moon] Trivia Quiz about Pink Floyd

Last updated:2024/5/13

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Pink Floyd is a legendary band known as one of the most globally recognized rock groups, credited as pioneers of progressive rock, for their record-breaking hits featuring numerous masterpieces that have gone down in music history, and for their overwhelming live performances with large-scale stage productions.

In recent years, they have drawn attention among younger music fans as well: the single “Hey, Hey, Rise Up!” was released to support humanitarian aid in response to the invasion of Ukraine, and the film “Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd,” focusing on Syd Barrett, an early member and central figure of the band, has been released.

Here, we’ve compiled Floyd-related trivia and fun facts in a quiz format.

If you’ve only recently become interested, be sure to check it out!

The Dark Side of the Moon: Pink Floyd Trivia Quiz (1–10)

What other animal appears alongside pigs and dogs on the 1977 album Animals?

cat
sheep
horse

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sheep

The three animals featured in the album Animals are pigs, dogs, and sheep. The album is said to be partially inspired by George Orwell’s fable Animal Farm, with each animal symbolizing different social classes and human traits.

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For the production of The Dark Side of the Moon, Roger Waters conducted interviews with various people, including some famous musicians. Which of the following interviewees—ultimately unused and left unreleased—was it?

Bob Dylan
Paul McCartney
David Bowie

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Paul McCartney

During the production of The Dark Side of the Moon, Waters conducted interviews with various people and planned to use the recordings on the album. This included Paul McCartney of the Beatles, but his interview ultimately wasn’t used. It’s fun to imagine what it might have been like if it had been included.

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What is the origin of Pink Floyd’s band name?

Musician's name
Title of your favorite movie
Philosopher's Name

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Musician's name

The band name Pink Floyd was created by combining the names of two blues musicians, Pink Anderson and Floyd Council. The name was proposed by Syd Barrett, an early member and the band’s leader.

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What is the name of the art team responsible for the artwork of Pink Floyd’s signature works?

Hypnosis
Storm Studio
Abbey Road Designers

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Hypnosis

Hipgnosis is an art team that created album artwork for many famous artists, including Pink Floyd. In particular, the design depicting the prism and dispersion of light for The Dark Side of the Moon is world-renowned.

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Who is the only member who participated in all of Pink Floyd’s albums?

Nick Mason
Richard Wright
Roger Waters

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Nick Mason

Nick Mason is the only member who has contributed to all of Pink Floyd’s studio albums. He is also a founding member of the band and serves as a kind of balancer, maintaining a neutral stance within the group.

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What was the name of the band that preceded Pink Floyd?

Sigma 6
The Screaming Abdabs
The Meggadeaths

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Sigma 6

Pink Floyd changed their band name several times before settling on that one, but when they formed in 1965 their first name was Sigma 6. The original members were Roger Waters, Richard Wright, and Nick Mason.

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Which of the following fields of study did Roger Waters, Richard Wright, and Nick Mason study during their student days?

Architecture
musicology
Art history

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Architecture

It’s well known that in 1965, three of Pink Floyd’s original members met at the Regent Street Polytechnic School of Architecture and formed a predecessor band. Their background in studying architecture is reflected in their music.

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