Baroque
How many children did Johann Sebastian Bach have?
20
At what age did Mozart begin to start composing little pieces?
5
Which composer is renowned for writing music containing both classical and romantic style characteristics?
Ludwig van Beethoven
Which popular Studio Ghibli soundtrack begins with the notes: D G Bb?
Merry-Go-Round of Life
What is the duration of John Cage’s 4’ 33’’?
4 minutes and 33 seconds
Where did Handel’s "Water Music" first debut?
On a royal barge on the River Thames
Who took part in the widely publicised keyboard duet with Mozart in 1781?
Muzio Clementi
Which romantic-period composer, often referred to as the “poet of the piano” wrote “Liebestraum No. 3”?
Franz Liszt
Which early 2000s piano composition is often used by beginner pianists to show off their skill to non-pianists?
River Flows in You
This song, originally released in 1987, unexpectedly gained internet notoriety in the mid-2000s, often used to prank unsuspecting and suspecting individuals alike. What is the title of this catchy tune?
"Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley
What is Purcell’s most famous aria?
"When I am laid in earth" or "Dido’s Lament"
Around how many vocal works did Franz Schubert compose?
Around 600
Which composer had a fear of being buried alive (taphophobia) and arranged for their sister to remove their heart from their body right before their death?
Frederic Chopin
What is the most standard chord progression in anime openings?
6-4-5-1
Claude Debussy's piano suite "Children's Corner" is dedicated to his daughter, Claude-Emma, also known as "Chouchou." One movement of this suite portrays a playful elephant. What is the title of this movement?
The specific title of this movement is "Jimbo's Lullaby."
What is said to be the inspiration behind Tartini’s "Devil’s Trill Sonata"?
Tartini dreamed of the devil flexing on him and tried to recreate what he heard
Why did the orchestra members get up and leave during Haydn’s Farewell Symphony?
Because they wanted to send a message to the Prince that they needed a vacation and wanted to go home to see their family.
How many piano concertos did Robert Schumann write and what was its name?
Only one piano concerto: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54
Who was the first composer to integrate real bird-song in their pieces?
Ottorino Respighi in Pines of Rome
Which Italian composer and organist, known for his innovative use of harmony and rhythm, is often regarded as a transitional figure between the Renaissance and Baroque periods?
Claudio Giovanni Antonio Monteverdi
How many keyboard sonatas did Scarlatti compose?
555
What was the name of Beethoven’s only Opera?
Fidelio
Which composer was made the Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1867?
Camille Saint-Saëns
What is the exact BPM and original key of Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”?
86 BPM, G Major
Which Indigenous Australian composer incorporated traditional Indigenous melodies and themes into their piano compositions, blending Western classical techniques with Indigenous musical elements?
William Barton