Halloween
This Monster hit made its debut in 1962 and was #1 on Billboard Hot 100. What is the name of this song?
Monster Mash
The pifana is an instrument made from this body part of a goat. What is this instrument made from?
Horn
The basic form of the accordion is believed to have been invented in this capital city of Germany. What city is this?
Berlin
The waterphone is a bowl shaped instrument that uses this substance to change its sound. What is this substance?
Water
Sheb Woole is famous for creating this colorful one-eyed, one-horned monster in this 1958 song. What is the name of this song?
The Purple People Eater
The instrument known as the pyrophone was invented in the 1800’s and uses what medium to make both sound and light?
Fire
The oldest name for this group of instruments comes from the Ancient Greek word harmonika. What does harmonika mean in English?
Harmony/musical
The wheel harp is an instrument that uses a spinning wheel rubbing against these to produce the sound. What does the wheel rub against to produce sound?
Strings
Louis Armstrong premiered this eye-popping song written by Warren/Mercer, which was also recorded by Frank Sinatra. What is the name of this song?
Jeepers Creepers
Frank Sinatra’s signature song of pride and reflection was originally a French song that Paul Anka bought the rights to and rewrote specifically for Sinatra. What two word song is this?
My Way
The host of this musical variety show of the same name would often play his accordion during the program. What is the name of the host/show?
Lawrence Welk
The nail violin uses a wooden soundboard with different size nails that are played using this- which violins also use. What is this object?
Bow
Michael Jackson’s album Thriller was inspired by this famous Tchaikovsky suite that featured “Waltz of the Flowers” and “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.” What is the name of this suite?
The Nutcracker Suite
This impressionist composer focused more on mood and atmosphere and is known for composing “Clair de Lune”, “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun.” Who is this composer?
Claude Debussy
Guido Deiro coined the name for the most commonly known accordion, due to the white and black keyboard played by the right hand. What is the name of this type of accordion?
Piano Accordion
The theremin is an instrument that is played without physical contact through proximity sensors, therefore requiring this phenomena (thanks, Benjamin Franklin!). What is this phenomena?
Electricity
Camille Saint-Saenz symphonic-poem Danse Macabre about the personification of death translates to this in English. What is the English translation?
Dance of Death
This female singer was known for performing in a cabaret style and singing “La Vie en Rose” and “Non, je ne regrette rien.” What is the name of this singer?
Edith Piaf
The bandoneon is a type of button-accordion used often in tango ensembles, and is popular in Uruguay and this Southern South American country. What is this country?
Argentina
The apprehension engine, also known as the “Nightmare Machine” was invented for these types of movies. What genre of movies is this?
Horror/scary