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CaptainSparklez's "Revenge" is a parody of this Usher song, which charted 4th on the US Billboard Top 100 following its release in 2010.
This veteran of the Mexican-American War turned down an invitation from President Lincoln to command the Union Army, choosing to command the Confederate Army instead to protect his home state of Virginia.
Who is "Robert. E. Lee?"
Ghastly grim and ancient Raven wandering from the Nightly shore— Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night’s Plutonian shore!" _______________________
What is "Quoth the Raven: 'Nevermore?'"
A man attempts to return this avian pet to the shop from which he purchased it, alleging it was dead and had been "nailed to its perch."
What is a "parrot?"
This is another name for an augmented fourth, a very unpleasant sound to hear.
What is a "tritone?"
"Blitz," a parody of Taylor Swift's "Blank Space," based upon the Hypixel minigame of the same name, was written and performed in 2015 by this man, widely regarded as the king of Minecraft PVP.
Who is "Technoblade?"
This battle, widely considered the point in which the war turned against the Confederacy, took place in Pennsylvania and netted more casualties than the entire American losses of World War II.
What is "The Battle of Gettysburg?"
"The Art of War," a classic book of military strategy, is attributed to this man, though it was actually a transcript of his teachings written by his students.
Who is "Sun Tzu?"
A writer dies of laughter after writing this, which soon becomes a weapon of mass destruction used to defeat the Nazis.
What is "the world's funniest joke?"
The opposite of fortissimo, this Italian term means "quiet," but it also shares a name with a musical instrument.
What is "piano?"
"Eye of the Spider" is a parody by Itsoo1 of the Rocky III theme, "Eye of the Tiger," a 1982 single from this American arena rock band.
What is "Survivor?"
This Confederate general, who graduated last in his class at West Point and earned the nickname "The Goat," lost his entire division in his infamous "Charge" at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Who is "George Pickett?"
This English poet was known for writing such works as "Kubla Khan" and "The Ryme of the Ancient Mariner," as well as for his life-long opium addiction.
Who is "Samuel Taylor Coleridge?"
A man goes to the hospital for brain surgery, only to be operated on by a large group of these mustachioed handkerchief-wearing buffoons who all share the same last name.
What are "Gumby's?"
This small keyboard instrument was the predecessor of the harpsichord and later, the piano.
What is a "clavichord?"
Flo Rida's "Welcome To My House" is parodied by Mcap Steve in this ear-shattering banger and title track of his first album.
What is "Welcome to My Mine?"
Conventionally known as "The Battle of Bull Run," based on the name given to it by Union soldiers, this first major battle of the war was called what by Confederate soldiers?
What is "The Battle of Manassas?"
This 1965 science fiction novel tells the story of Paul Atreides, the Kwisatz Haderach, and his adventures on the desert planet Arrakis.
What is "Dune?"
A choir of these manual laborers sing about their lives "leaping from tree to tree as they float down the mighty rivers of British-Columbia."
What are "lumberjacks?"
This Italian word means to "slow down;" not to be confused with a word for the mentally disabled.
What is "ritard?"
Complete this lyric: "I gaze off into the boundless skyline, _________ choirs playing in the sunshine. Turn 'round pick up my sword and wield the blade that once forced evil mobs to yield."
What is "Noteblock?"
The name of this American general, known for his infamous March to the Sea, who had the M4 tank nicknamed after him.
John Tolkien was an English scholar best known for writing "The Lord of the Rings" under this penname.
Who is "J. R. R. Tolkien?"
This Italian musical term, literally translated as "to tremble," means to quickly move between two notes many times.
What is a "tremolo?"