Test Your Movie Music IQ! Who Composed These Action Scores?

From the epic orchestral sounds of Hans Zimmer to the heart-stopping electronic beats of Junkie XL, we'll challenge you to match the composer to the film score. So, are you ready to put your movie music IQ to the test?

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Calling all cinephiles with a musical ear! Think you can recognize the iconic scores that propel action heroes into battle and heighten the tension in heart-pounding chase scenes? T

his quiz will test your knowledge of the masterminds behind some of the most unforgettable movie music in recent history. From the epic orchestral sounds of Hans Zimmer to the heart-stopping electronic beats of Junkie XL, we'll challenge you to match the composer to the film score. So, are you ready to put your movie music IQ to the test?

Hit start and get ready to prove you're a true Song Savant!

This driving, percussive score is known for its use of taiko drums and is featured in many of director Zhang Yimou's films.

John Williams Hans Zimmer Tan Dun Ramin Djawadi

This epic, orchestral score features soaring strings and powerful brass sections, perfectly capturing the grandeur of ancient Rome.

Ennio Morricone Howard Shore James Horner Hans Zimmer

This gritty, electronic score with industrial influences is synonymous with the high-octane action of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise.

John Powell Thomas Newman Michael Giacchino Harry Gregson-Williams

This instantly recognizable score features a western-inspired twang with a touch of modernity, perfectly complementing the action in Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill" films.

Tyler Bates Marco Beltrami Ennio Morricone Danny Elfman

This dark and suspenseful score, featuring distorted guitars and pounding drums, perfectly captures the intensity of Christopher Nolan's Batman films.

John Ottman Hans Zimmer Marco Beltrami Alexandre Desplat

This bombastic and patriotic score, featuring soaring brass and powerful percussion, is a hallmark of many Michael Bay action films.

Hans Zimmer Alan Silvestri Junkie XL Tyler Bates

This high-energy score, featuring a blend of electronic and orchestral elements, perfectly complements the adrenaline-pumping action sequences in the "Fast & Furious" franchise.

John Murphy Harry Gregson-Williams Brian Tyler Lorne Balfe

This epic and emotional score, featuring soaring vocals and a blend of traditional and electronic instruments, is a staple of the "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" trilogies.

Ramin Djawadi Howard Shore Alexandre Desplat John Powell

This intense and suspenseful score, featuring a blend of strings and electronic elements, perfectly captures the atmosphere of "Bourne Identity".

Moby Clint Mansell John Ottman Harry Gregson-Williams

This innovative and genre-bending score, featuring a blend of traditional Indian instruments and electronic elements, perfectly complements the action sequences in "Slumdog Millionaire."

Dario Marianelli Mychael Danna Gustavo Santaolalla A.R. Rahman

This suspenseful score, featuring an unsettling piano melody and a blend of orchestral elements, perfectly captures the psychological thriller elements of "Inception."

Alexandre Desplat Hans Zimmer Clint Mansell Dario Marianelli

This action-packed score, featuring a blend of Asian and Western influences, perfectly complements the high-flying martial arts sequences in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."

Ryuichi Sakamoto Harry Gregson-Williams John Williams Tan Dun

This suspenseful and atmospheric score, featuring a blend of strings and ethnic instruments, perfectly captures the ancient world setting of "300."

Harry Gregson-Williams Ramin Djawadi John Powell Tyler Bates

This dark and brooding score, featuring distorted guitars and electronic elements, perfectly complements the neo-noir world of "Sin City."

Hans Zimmer Clint Mansell John Ottman Robert Rodriguez & Carl Baldwin

This genre-bending score, featuring a blend of traditional African instruments and electronic elements, perfectly complements the high-octane action sequences in "Black Panther."

Junkie XL Harry Gregson-Williams Michael Giacchino Ludwig Göransson

This epic and emotional score, featuring soaring vocals and a blend of traditional and electronic elements, perfectly complements the fantastical world of "Pirates of the Caribbean."

John Powell Hans Zimmer Klaus Badelt Ramin Djawadi

This minimalist and suspenseful score, featuring a blend of electronic elements and natural sounds, perfectly complements the psychological thriller elements of "Ex Machina."

Alexandre Desplat Moby Clint Mansell Geoff Barrow & Ben Salisbury

This high-energy and adrenaline-pumping score, featuring a blend of rock and electronic elements, perfectly complements the action sequences in the "Mission: Impossible" franchise (after Harry Gregson-Williams).

Lorner Balfe Junkie XL Michael Giacchino John Powell

This suspenseful and atmospheric score, featuring a blend of strings and electronic elements, perfectly captures the underwater world of Guillermo del Toro's "The Shape of Water."

Alexandre Desplat & Arturo Márquez Alexandre Desplat Howard Shore Dario Marianelli

This epic and historical score, featuring a blend of orchestral elements and ethnic instruments, perfectly complements the battles and journeys in Zack Snyder's "300: Rise of an Empire."

Hans Zimmer Tyler Bates & Roque Baños Tyler Bates Junkie XL