Quickfire Quiz bypasses the rounds system, and instead, it will present questions where only the fastest responding player can answer by pressing the buzzer.

[6] Players are represented by their choice of 16 on-screen avatars who portray contestants on the game show, resembling musicians such as Elvis Presley, Geri Halliwell, Kylie Minogue, Billie Joe Armstrong, Liam Gallagher, and Barry White.

[4][5] Once selected, the game starts with an intro sequence that is generated depending on the contestants, showing how they all arrive on the set in a black limousine while being cheered on by the crowd.

A pop quiz game was a good fit with their plans, so they started collaborating with Sleepydog, who gathered the clips and designed the questions.

[5] Initially, the game was to feature a group of unconventional characters as contestants and hosts, such as a tooth, a clam, and a hot dog.

Sony wanted Relentless to change these to make the game more accessible, prompting a design shift to music-celebrity stereotypes.

The co-founder of Relentless believed that the buzzers included in the package influenced The Music Quiz's success, as they were simple and made the game stand out from competing titles.

Kristan Reed of Eurogamer called it a "great new addition" to Sony's family-friendly genre and the "best quiz game ever released by a mile".

[4] Randolph Ramsay of CNET noted that although it has certain flaws, it is a "fun game that will win fans of all ages and musical tastes".

John Hoogerwaard of Trouw called them "simple imitation",[3] and Reed felt that because none were sourced from their artists, they weren't initially recognizable.

[5] Reed found the buzzers comfortable and easy to use with just one hand, albeit insubstantial,[4] and Ramsay felt that their inclusion a "welcome novelty".

[11] The game received platinum certification from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA),[16] indicating at least 300,000 copies sold in the United Kingdom.