TV Shows/Movies
In the newly released movie, Wicked, what is the name of the actor that played Elphaba?
Cynthia Erivo
This Baroque composer wrote The Four Seasons, a set of violin concertos that musically depict the changes of the year.
Antonio Vivaldi
How many sharps or flats are in C major?
none!
What is the name of the famous deaf German pianist who composed Fur Elise?
Ludwig van Beethoven
"Hey Jude, don't make it bad, take a ____ song and make it better"
"sad"
The Beatle's "Hey Jude"
What animated TV show features a yellow-skinned family living in Springfield?
The Simpsons
This Russian composer created The Nutcracker Suite, a ballet score that has become a holiday classic.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky?
What does the top number represent in a time signature?
The number of beats in a measure
Who is the "queen of pop" that is famous for hits like "Like a Prayer" and "Vogue"?
Madonna
"I'm just a poor boy, I need no ____"
"sympathy"
Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody"
What 2014 science fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan explores time dilation, black holes, and a quest to save humanity through interstellar travel?
Interstellar
This Hungarian composer and virtuoso pianist was known for his dramatic Hungarian Rhapsodies.
Franz Liszt?
Which minor scale has a raised 7th?
Harmonic minor
Who is the "King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson
"I used to rule the world, seas would rise when I gave the ____"
"word"
Coldplay's "Viva la Vida"
What famous franchise consists of extraterrestrial beings known as “xenomorphs”
Alien franchise
This 20th-century composer is known for his Rite of Spring, a ballet whose 1913 premiere caused a riot due to its avant-garde nature.
Igor Stravinsky
What is a repeated pattern or characteristic in music called?
Who is the singer-songwriter of "Hallelujah"?
Leonard Cohen
"And we'll never be royals, it don't run in our _____"
"blood"
Lorde's "Royals"
What 2023 movie features Goldilocks and the Three Bears and a cat?
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Which composer had a secret mystery woman to send letters to, which was discovered after his death?
Beethoven!
What instrument's french name is hautbois?
Oboe
Who is the "First Lady of Song"?
Ella Fitzgerald
"I want your love and I want your ____"
"revenge"
Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance"