Listen closely
The host plays a song clip through the room's main speakers. No one needs headphones or a separate music app.
Name that tune online
Hear the clip. Know the song? Prove it.
Bring the classic “name that tune” challenge to any room. Songly plays the music, everyone answers from their phone, and the shared screen reveals who really knows their songs.
No app · no player accounts · live multiplayer scores
Simple rules, properly competitive
Choose quickly
Answers appear on each player's phone. Pick the artist, title, decade, or year before the timer runs out.
Chase the lead
Correct answers earn points, speed can earn more, and streak bonuses reward the players who keep getting it right.
Make the format match your crowd
“Name that tune” can be casual background fun or the main event. The host controls the pace and the kind of music knowledge that matters.
- Choose short or long games
- Adjust the answer timer
- Focus on artist, title, year, or decade
- Pick a broad pool or a themed pack
- Build a custom set for your group
- Keep everyone engaged with score reveals
Three ways to make a great Name That Tune night
Mix generations
Use a broad year range so younger and older players each get recognizable songs—and a few surprises.
Start with a warm-up
A short first game lets everyone understand the controls before the scores become serious.
Put sound first
Use the best speakers available and keep the host screen visible. The room will do the rest.
Name That Tune FAQ
How do you play Name That Tune on Songly?
One person hosts Songly on a screen with speakers. Everyone else joins from their phone, listens to each clip, and taps an answer before time runs out.
Can we play without downloading an app?
Yes. Both the host game and player controllers work in a browser. Players can join by QR code or room code.
Can I make my own Name That Tune quiz?
Yes. A signed-in host can build and share a custom quiz. If you want to play immediately, the built-in pool and themed packs need no account.
Does everyone hear the same clip?
Yes. The clip plays from the host device, so the whole room hears it together while each player answers privately on their phone.
Think you can name that tune?
Open Songly on the main screen and give your friends the QR code. The first round is only a few taps away.
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