Music and History
What iconic music festival took place in 1969 on a farm in Bethel, New York, and featured performances by Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and The Who?
Woodstock
What Beatles song from 1965 became an anthem for peace, unity, and love?
"All You Need Is Love"
What beloved coming-of-age musical, set in the 1960s, features a character inspired by Elvis Presley and causes a stir in the town of Sweet Apple, Ohio?
Bye Bye Birdie
What is the primary woodwind instrument used in jazz and swing music, known for its distinctive curved shape and use of a single-reed mouthpiece?
The saxophone
What American jazz singer and pianist, known for her incredible vocal range, had a prolific career with hits like "Summertime" and "Porgy"?
Ella Fitzgerald
What 19th-century French composer is known for his innovative orchestration and ballets like "Swan Lake," "The Nutcracker," and "The Sleeping Beauty"?
Tchaikovsky
Who sang the 1966 hit song "California Dreamin'," which captured the spirit of the folk-rock movement?
The Mamas & the Papas.
Which musical, inspired by Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," is set in the 1950s and features rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks?
West Side Story
What unique musical instrument is known as the "king of instruments" and is often found in churches and cathedrals due to its grandeur and powerful sound?
Organ
Who is the influential musician and songwriter behind hits like "Imagine" and "Give Peace a Chance"?
John Lennon
Who is credited with inventing the first practical phonograph and the earliest known sound recording technology in the late 19th century?
Thomas Edison
In 1983, what Michael Jackson album produced a record-breaking seven consecutive Billboard Hot 100 number one hits?
Thriller
In which musical does the character Eliza Doolittle undergo a transformation from a Cockney flower girl to a refined lady, under the guidance of Professor Henry Higgins
My Fair Lady
What string instrument, with origins in Spain, is played with the fingers or a pick and is known for its rich, warm tone and intricate designs?
Classical guitar
Who is the influential musician and activist who played a key role in the folk music revival of the 1960s and wrote songs like "Blowin' in the Wind"?
Bob Dylan
In what year did the Berlin Wall fall, leading to the reunification of East and West Germany, and what song by David Hasselhoff is often associated with the event?
The Berlin Wall fell in 1989, and David Hasselhoff's song "Looking for Freedom" is associated with the event.
What 1985 charity single featured artists like Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, and Diana Ross and raised funds for African famine relief?
"We Are the World"
What 1966 musical, with music and lyrics by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, tells the story of Tevye and his family in the village of Anatevka?
What unique wind instrument, originating in the Australian Aboriginal culture, is played by blowing air across its open end to produce a haunting, resonant sound?
The didgeridoo
Who is the American musician and songwriter behind hits like "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lean on Me," known for his soulful and emotive voice?
Bill Withers
What 20th-century American composer is known for his compositions "4'33"" and "Sonatas and Interludes," which challenged traditional ideas of music and silence?
John Cage
What was the first promotional music video ever aired on MTV?
Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles in 1981, but it marked the transition from the 1970s into the video age.
Which musical, based on Victor Hugo's novel, features songs like "I Dreamed a Dream" and "On My Own" and is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution?
Les Miserables
What ancient musical instrument, dating back to the time of the pharaohs, is often associated with the serpent god Apophis in Egyptian mythology?
The "sistrum"
Who is the American folk singer and songwriter known for his protest songs like "This Land Is Your Land"?
Woody Guthrie