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.

Tan Dun Hans Zimmer John Williams Ramin Djawadi

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

Ennio Morricone James Horner Howard Shore Hans Zimmer

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

Michael Giacchino Thomas Newman John Powell 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 Danny Elfman Ennio Morricone

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 Alexandre Desplat Marco Beltrami

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.

Brian Tyler John Murphy Lorne Balfe Harry Gregson-Williams

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.

John Powell Alexandre Desplat Ramin Djawadi Howard Shore

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

Clint Mansell John Ottman Harry Gregson-Williams Moby

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 A.R. Rahman Mychael Danna Gustavo Santaolalla

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

Hans Zimmer Clint Mansell Dario Marianelli Alexandre Desplat

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 Tan Dun Harry Gregson-Williams John Williams

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

Harry Gregson-Williams Tyler Bates John Powell Ramin Djawadi

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

John Ottman Hans Zimmer Robert Rodriguez & Carl Baldwin Clint Mansell

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

Ludwig Göransson Harry Gregson-Williams Junkie XL Michael Giacchino

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."

Hans Zimmer Klaus Badelt Ramin Djawadi John Powell

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

Geoff Barrow & Ben Salisbury Alexandre Desplat Moby Clint Mansell

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).

Michael Giacchino Junkie XL John Powell Lorner Balfe

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."

Howard Shore Alexandre Desplat Alexandre Desplat & Arturo Márquez 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."

Tyler Bates & Roque Baños Junkie XL Hans Zimmer Tyler Bates