Music History
"Which prolific composer, famous for his wit and humor, wrote the captivating and timeless opera 'The Marriage of Figaro'?"
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
In the 1940s, what jazz trumpeter and singer was known for his distinctive, raspy voice and hits like "What a Wonderful World"?
Louis Armstrong
What iconic 1952 film and musical number featuring Gene Kelly takes place during a rainstorm?
"Singin' in the Rain"
"I've got rhythm, I've got Music, I've got my man ____________?"
Who could ask for anything more?
"I've Got Rhythm" - George Gershwin
How many strings are on a violin?
4
Which German composer and musician is considered one of the most important figures in the development of Western classical music and composed the "Mass in B Minor"?
Johann Sebastian Bach
In the 1940s, this crooner became known as "Ol' Blue Eyes" and had timeless hits like "My Way" and "New York, New York." Who is he?
Frank Sinatra
Which musical film, released in 2002, centers around the story of a jazz musician and an aspiring actress who fall in love in Los Angeles?
"La La Land"
"Hey Jude, don't make it bad.
Take a sad song and make it better.
Remember to let her into your heart, _______"
Then you can start to make it better.
"Hey Jude" - The Beatles
What are the four voice parts in a choir?
Soprano Alto Tenor Bass
Who is known as the "Red Priest" and composed "The Four Seasons"?
Antonio Vivaldi
Which American rock 'n' roll legend sang about "Maybellene" and "Johnny B. Goode" in the 1950s?
Chuck Berry
Which actor played the famous musician Johnny Cash in the 2005 biographical film "Walk the Line"?
Joaquin Phoenix
"Moon river, wider than a mile
I'm crossing you in style some day
Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker ________"
"Wherever you're goin', I'm goin' your way."
"Moon River" - Audrey Hepburn
What is the name of the device that measures the tempo of a musical piece and is often used by musicians during practice?
Metronome
In which city did the world-renowned "Classical" composers Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven all spend significant portions of their careers?
Vienna, Austria
What songstress of the 1970s had hits like "You're So Vain" and "Anticipation" and was known for her introspective songwriting?
Carly Simon
What actress played the iconic role of Maria in the 1961 film adaptation of the musical "West Side Story"?
Natalie Wood
"Come gather 'round people, Wherever you roam, And admit that the waters, Around you have grown
And accept it that soon, You'll be drenched to the bone
If your time to you is worth savin' And you better start swimmin' Or you'll sink like a stone______________"
For the times they are a-changin'
The Times They Are A-Changin' - Bob Dylan
In music, what does the Italian term "allegro" indicate about the tempo of a piece?
It means "fast" or "lively."
What ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician is credited with discovering the mathematical relationship between the lengths of vibrating strings and the musical intervals they produce?
Pythagoras
Which 1970s disco group is famous for hits like "Stayin' Alive" and "Night Fever"?
Bee Gees
In the animated film "The Lion King," what Elton John song serves as the theme for Simba's journey of self-discovery?
"Circle of Life"
"Almost heaven, West Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River
Life is old there, older than the trees
Younger than the mountains, growin' like a breeze______________"
"Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mama
Take me home, country roads"
"Country Roads" - John Denver
This is the number of notes in the musical alphabet.
7
Who composed "The Planets," a suite of orchestral pieces inspired by astrology and celestial bodies, including movements like "Mars" and "Jupiter"?
Gustav Holst
Who was the lead singer of The Supremes and went on to have a successful solo career, recording hits like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" in the 1970s?
Diana Ross
Which actor won an Academy Award for portraying legendary musician Ray Charles in the film "Ray"?
Jamie Foxx
"Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
It's not warm when she's away
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And she's always gone too long _______"
"Anytime she's goes away"
What is the name of the traditional Japanese three-stringed musical instrument that is plucked with a plectrum?
Shamisen