French artists
A Iconic French duo, known for not showing their faces.
Who is Daft Punk
What is the french national anthem?
What is La Marseillaise
This style of street-heavy music, often featuring a accordion, was popular in Paris during the early 20th century.
What is Musette
What is a Iconic French instrument that can be played with buttons and keys? (hint: Weird Al Yankovic)
What is the Accordian
This 2001 film features a whimsical accordion soundtrack by Yann Tiersen and a quirky waitress in Montmartre.
What is Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amelie Poulain (also accepts d'Amelie Poulain or Amelie)
Who is a French rapper known for his songs exploring life,death, and complex story telling in his songs
Who is Damso
This Iconic 1945 song by Edith Piaf describes seeing life through "rose colored glasses"
What is La Vie en Rose
This term refers to "lyrical" French Music where the lyrics and story are more important than the melody
What is Chanson (accept Chanson Francaise)
This woodwind instrument was devolved in its modern form by French makers like the Hotteterre family in the 17th century.
What is the Oboe (also accepts Hautbois)
In this 2004 film, a supervisor at a boy's boarding school forms a choir to discipline the students.
What is Les Choristes
Who is a famous french singer and actress.
Who is Edian Piaf
This Claude Francois song was later adapted into English by Frank Sinatra as "my way"
What is Comme d'habitude
Originating in the French Antilles (Guadeloupe and Martinique), this fast-tempo carnival style became global phenomenon in the 80s.
What is Zouk
This ancient, crank-turned string instrument is still used in traditional music from central France.
What is the Hurdy-Gurdy (Also accepts Vielle a roue)
This "sung-through" 1964 musical film about a young French woman working at a store selling umbrellas who falls in love with a mechanic who then gets drafted to serve in the Algerian War.
What is Les Parapluies de Cherbourg (also accepts The umbrellas of Cherbourg)
Who is a retired fire fighter, who began doing music during covid known for his tropical influences?
Who is Keen V
Often considered as the "unoffical anthem of France" this Charles Trenet classic celebrates the sea
What is La Mer
This sub-genre of electronic music, popularized by Jean-Michel and Justice, is known for it's heavy filtering and "disco" loops.
What is French House (also accepts French Touch)
Invented by Adolphe Sax (who was Belgian but worked mainly in Pairs), this instrument is a staple in Jazz and french military bands.
What is the Saxophone?
Based on a Victor Hugo novel, this 1998 stage musical features the hit song "Belle" and tells the story of Quasimodo.
What is Notre-Dame de Paris
Who is the French Artist from Belgum, known for his famous hit, Papaoutai.
Who is Paul Van Haver
Inochine's 1982 synth-pop hit about an adventure in Asia remains one of the best-selling French singles of all time.
What is L'Aventutier
This 1960s pop style, named after the sounds of the letters "Y" and "E", was led by icons like Francoise Hardy and France Gall.
What is Ye-ye
This early electronic instrument, invented by Maurice Martenot in 1928, is played with a ring and keyboard.
What are the Ondes Martenot
This 1967 Jacques Demy musical film features real-life sisters Cathrine Deneuve and Francoise Dorleac, and includes a supporting performance by American dance legend Gene Kelly.
What is Les Demoiselles de Rochefort (also accepts The Young Ladies of Rochefort)