Music riddles are a fun and clever way to test your brain while enjoying the rhythm of wordplay.
Whether you love songs, instruments, or catchy beats, these riddles make you think, laugh, and guess at the same time.
They’re perfect for kids, adults, classrooms, and even social media fun.
On our website, you can easily copy and share these creative music riddles with friends, WhatsApp groups, and followers.
Get ready to challenge your mind, explore your love for music, and enjoy some entertaining puzzle moments!
Fun Music Riddles 🎵🎶
- What instrument can you hear but never touch?
Your voice! - What kind of music do balloons hate?
Pop music! - What musical instrument is always in tune?
A piano—it’s never flat! - What is a skeleton’s favorite instrument?
The trom-bone! - What do you call a song about a broken pencil?
A pointless tune! - What instrument do you play with your eyes closed?
A guitar—because you can feel the strings! - What instrument is known for having many strings but isn’t a guitar?
A harp! - What kind of music is made by cows?
Moo-sic! - What’s a band’s favorite fruit?
A jam! - What do you call a musical fish?
A bass!
Funny Music Riddles 😂🎤
- Why did the musician break up with the metronome?
Because it was too “ticking” and controlling! - Why did the music teacher go to jail?
Because she got caught in a treble! - What did the drummer say to the guitarist?
You’re always stringing me along! - Why did the piano player become a gardener?
Because he wanted to grow some notes! - What do you call someone who’s always singing about vegetables?
A “beet”les fan! - Why don’t skeletons ever play music?
They don’t have the guts! - Why did the singer go to school?
To improve their “note”worthy skills! - What’s a musician’s favorite dessert?
A drumstick! - Why don’t bands ever get lost?
Because they always have a good “track” to follow! - What did the piano say to the violin?
You’re so “string”y, I can’t handle it!
Challenging Music Riddles 🧠🎶
- What musical instrument can you play with your feet?
The organ! - What kind of music is played in space?
Astro-nut music! - What instrument is always the loudest?
The trumpet—it’s got a big blast! - What musical scale does a cat like?
A meow-jor scale! - What song do skeletons like to dance to?
“Shake Your Bones” - What musical note is also a name of a dog?
Beethoven! - What instrument has keys but can’t open locks?
A piano! - What band has the best sound, but no instruments?
The Beatles! - What is an artist’s favorite instrument to paint?
A brush bass! - What do you call a music concert on a farm?
A rock ‘n’ roll barn dance!
Music Genre Riddles 🎧🎼
- What type of music do cows love?
Moo-sic! - What genre of music do ghosts love?
Spook-tacular tunes (ghostly music)! - What’s the most common music in the jungle?
The “jungle” beat! - What genre do composers of classical music belong to?
Classical! - What genre is best for dancing?
Pop music! - What genre does a mathematician listen to?
Count-down music (Electronic music)! - What genre is perfect for rainy days?
Blues! - What genre of music is a favorite of spies?
Secret agent jazz! - What genre do you listen to at a party?
Disco! - What genre uses a lot of shouting but still sounds good?
Screamo music!
Musical Instrument Riddles 🎸🎹
- What instrument is played with a bow and has four strings?
A violin! - What instrument has 88 keys but no locks?
A piano! - What instrument has a brass body and is played by blowing air through it?
A trumpet! - What instrument is shaped like a giant “T”?
A trombone! - What instrument can you pluck but not strum?
A harp! - What instrument is often used in orchestras and has strings?
A cello! - What instrument has only one string but can make beautiful music?
A didgeridoo! - What instrument is used to play chords and has black and white keys?
A keyboard! - What instrument does a cowboy use for a solo?
A banjo! - What instrument is shaped like a small guitar and is used to create melody?
A ukulele!
Music Theory Riddles 🎶📚
- What’s the only note that can’t make a sound?
A rest! - What note is silent but still important in music?
A pause (a rest)! - What’s the longest note in music?
A whole note! - What’s a sharp note in music?
A note that’s raised by a half-step! - What’s a flat note in music?
A note that’s lowered by a half-step! - What’s a musical scale that only uses white keys?
The C major scale! - What’s the term for a change in pitch or tone in music?
A modulation! - What’s a note that means to play loudly?
Forte! - What’s a note that means to play softly?
Piano! - What’s the term for when two notes are played together?
A chord!
Musical Artist Riddles 🎤🎧
- What artist is known for wearing a mask and making amazing music with Slipknot?
Corey Taylor! - Who is the “King of Pop” and is famous for hits like “Thriller” and “Billie Jean”?
Michael Jackson! - Who is known for “Rolling in the Deep” and other hits?
Adele! - What artist is famous for his “Purple Rain” album?
Prince! - Who is known for songs like “Shake It Off” and “Love Story”?
Taylor Swift! - Who is known as “The Queen of Pop”?
Madonna! - What famous artist was known for wearing a red jacket and moonwalking?
Michael Jackson! - Who is famous for “What Makes You Beautiful” with One Direction?
Harry Styles! - Who is known for singing “Someone Like You”?
Adele! - What artist made “Bohemian Rhapsody” one of the greatest songs ever?
Freddie Mercury (of Queen)!
Music Icon Riddles 🎶🌟
- What music icon is famous for his “Yellow Submarine”?
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)! - What icon has a song named after her, “Like a Prayer”?
Madonna! - What music legend had a famous “Live Aid” performance in 1985?
Freddie Mercury! - What music icon is famous for songs like “Imagine” and “Give Peace a Chance”?
John Lennon! - What singer is known for his hits like “Rocket Man” and “Tiny Dancer”?
Elton John! - What icon is known for his “Jailhouse Rock” and shaking things up?
Elvis Presley! - What music legend is famous for “I Will Always Love You”?
Whitney Houston! - What famous rapper is known for his “Lose Yourself” track?
Eminem! - What music icon changed pop music with “Billie Jean” and “Thriller”?
Michael Jackson! - What famous artist created the song “Hound Dog”?
Elvis Presley!
Conclusion
Music riddles are a fun way to challenge yourself and others while celebrating the magic of music.
Whether you enjoy pop, rock, classical, or any other genre, these riddles are sure to get you humming and laughing.
Share them with your friends and family, and see how many they can solve!
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