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Mixed, Musical Bits Trivia Quiz

This quiz is a hodgepodge of trivia from the world of classical music. Some of it is well-known and some of it isn't.- See how you get on.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jomarion. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Jomarion

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
329,080

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
501

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Why is the Amati family so well-remembered in the music world? Hint

They were all gifted ballet dancers

They were expert violin makers

They all composed light operas

They founded a music school for orphans

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which city can you find Carnegie Hall? Hint

Madrid

Sydney

New York

Rome

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Question 3 of 10

3. If you could hear a berceuse, what kind of music would you be listening to? Hint

a lullaby

an operatic aria

a sea shanty

A Christmas carol

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'The Golliwog's Cakewalk' is the last in a set of six piano pieces which were written for its composer's daughter. Who was this composer? Hint

Elgar

Debussy

Saint-Saens

Britten

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Question 5 of 10

5. In July of 1717 George I wanted a musical concert on the River Thames,in England. Who was the musician who composed the very-famous 'Water Music' for this concert? Hint

Handel

Boyce

Arne

Purcell

6. For me, poetry is music in words and so I make no excuse for including a poetry question as it has music connections. Which poet wrote the following words?
'If music be the food of love, play on;
Give me excess of it, that surfeiting,
The appetite may sicken, and so die.' Hint

Thomas Campion

Sir Philip Sidney

Christopher Marlowe

William Shakespeare

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Question 7 of 10

7. To perform an Oratorio, soloists, a chorus and an orchestra are required. What kind of musical work is it? Hint

It is a setting to music of scriptural or epic texts

It is a choral symphony

It is an early-type opera

It is a collection of folk songs, set to music

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Question 8 of 10

8. The venue for the BBC Proms (London Promenade Concerts) in England, changed from the Queen's Hall to the Royal Albert Hall in 1941. What was the reason for this change? Hint

The Royal Albert Hall is a more-majestic-looking building

It was decided that The Queen's Hall was too small

The Queen's Hall was destroyed in a fire after a bombing raid

The acoustics were thought to be better in The Royal Albert Hall

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is a VOLUNTARY? Hint

a marching song

a piece of music especially played on an organ

a piece of music for someone who is learning to play an instrument

a special carrying case for a musical instrument

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Question 10 of 10

10. Haydn's Symphony No.45 has a nickname which was given to it because its final movement is most unusual. What is this nickname? Hint

The Amen Symphony

The Drumbeat Symphony

The Marching Symphony

The Farewell Symphony

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Why is the Amati family so well-remembered in the music world?

Answer: They were expert violin makers

This family lived and worked in Cremona, Italy, from the 16th to the 18th century. Nicola Amati taught Stradivari and Guarneri who also became famous violin makers.

2. In which city can you find Carnegie Hall?

Answer: New York

This famous concert hall is the largest in New York City. I was surprised to learn that it is over 100 years old - being opened in 1891.

3. If you could hear a berceuse, what kind of music would you be listening to?

Answer: a lullaby

The name comes from the French 'bercer' meaning 'to cradle' or 'to rock'. It is a gentle, soothing song, or piece of music, intended to lull a baby to sleep. It can also mean a woman who has the job of rocking a child. A rocking chair can also be called a berceuse.

4. 'The Golliwog's Cakewalk' is the last in a set of six piano pieces which were written for its composer's daughter. Who was this composer?

Answer: Debussy

This is a lively, jolly, little piece of music - a classical piece from Debussy's 'Children's Corner'.
The Cakewalk Dance (originally 'The Chalkwalk Dance') has its origins in a dance performed by slaves in America. They parodied dance movements of their bosses in the 'Big House'.

5. In July of 1717 George I wanted a musical concert on the River Thames,in England. Who was the musician who composed the very-famous 'Water Music' for this concert?

Answer: Handel

Fifty musicians played this lengthy piece of music on a barge close to the king's barge. The king was so delighted with the music that the poor, tired musicians were obliged to play it three times!

6. For me, poetry is music in words and so I make no excuse for including a poetry question as it has music connections. Which poet wrote the following words? 'If music be the food of love, play on; Give me excess of it, that surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die.'

Answer: William Shakespeare

These are the opening words of Shakespeare's play, 'Twelfth Night', spoken by the Duke of Illyria.

7. To perform an Oratorio, soloists, a chorus and an orchestra are required. What kind of musical work is it?

Answer: It is a setting to music of scriptural or epic texts

It is a story, usually Biblical, set to music. It could be described as an opera but with no scenery, staging or costumes. These pieces of music developed out of the devotional singing in church oratories. Possibly the first oratorio that comes into most people's minds is Handel's 'Messiah'.

8. The venue for the BBC Proms (London Promenade Concerts) in England, changed from the Queen's Hall to the Royal Albert Hall in 1941. What was the reason for this change?

Answer: The Queen's Hall was destroyed in a fire after a bombing raid

These annual concerts have become increasingly popular since they were started at the end of the 19th century. The Proms are formally known as 'The Henry Wood Promenade Concerts presented by the BBC'. Sir Henry Wood was the first conductor.

9. What is a VOLUNTARY?

Answer: a piece of music especially played on an organ

The trumpet-stop on an organ is used, whilst playing- hence the name given to this piece of music which originated in the Baroque era.

10. Haydn's Symphony No.45 has a nickname which was given to it because its final movement is most unusual. What is this nickname?

Answer: The Farewell Symphony

Haydn directed his musicians to leave the stage, gradually, during the last movement - which amused and astonished the audience a great deal!

Source: Author Jomarion

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