Loanwords
This French word literally means "coat rack"
What is "portmanteau"?
This keyed instrument was favoured in the Baroque era
What is a harpsichord?
Hungary
What is Budapest?
This Filipino favourite consists of a partially developed chicken embryo, enjoyed with salt, chili, and vinegar
What is balut?
Radiohead
What is Pablo Honey?
In English, this word from Spanish refers to a dedicated fan
What is "aficionado"?
This instrument was first played at a baseball game in 1941 and has since remained a staple
What is an organ?
New Zealand
What is Wellington?
This Icelandic favourite consists of shark meat which is fermented outside for several months
What is hakarl?
The Beatles
This naval rank is of Dutch and French origin
What is "commodore"?
This West African drum is played with bare hands and rests between the player's legs
What is a djembe?
Nepal
What is Kathmandu?
This Canadian territory is famous for a liquor tradition involving a real human toe
What is the Yukon territory?
Beyonce
What is Dangerously in Love?
This German word, important in chess, is German for "compulsion to move"
What is "zugzwang"?
This kind of musical instrument is the oldest-known instrument in the world, with an example dated to be 60,000 years old
What is a flute?
Sri Lanka
What is Colombo?
This traditional food among the Inuit people consists of frozen whale skin and blubber
What is muktuk?
Drake
What is Thank Me Later?
In Swedish, this word refers to a buffet-style meal
What is "smorgasbord"?
The Davidov, owned by Yo-Yo Ma, is an example of an instrument made by this famed Italian craftsman
Who is Antonio Stradivari?
Kyrgyzstan
What is Bishkek?
According to some, this Sardinian cheese is best eaten in a state of active decomposition, live maggots included
What is casu marzu?
ABBA
What is Ring Ring?