Classic Folk Music
1 / 15Folk music artists and songs from the 1950s-1970s
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Which folk singer-songwriter wrote 'Blowin' in the Wind' and 'The Times They Are a-Changin''?
About Classic Folk Music
Folk music artists and songs from the 1950s-1970s Classic Folk Music packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. Which folk singer-songwriter wrote 'Blowin' in the Wind' and 'The Times They Are a-Changin''?
Answer: Bob Dylan
2. What famous folk duo released the album 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' in 1970?
Answer: Simon & Garfunkel
3. Which folk singer wrote 'This Land Is Your Land,' often considered an unofficial American anthem?
Answer: Woody Guthrie
4. What folk trio had a massive hit with 'Tom Dooley' in 1958?
Answer: The Kingston Trio
5. Which Canadian folk singer wrote 'Both Sides Now' and 'Big Yellow Taxi'?
Answer: Joni Mitchell
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How long does Classic Folk Music take?
Most players finish Classic Folk Music in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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