Musical instruments
Pop music
Famous Painters
Western New York Art
Miscellaneous
100
Which of the following is considered a "wind" instrument: Air Guitar, Harp, Ukelele, Oboe
Oboe
100
Name the lead singer of "Foo Fighters".
Dave Grohl *100 point bonus: Name the Seattle Grunge band that Dave Grohl was a drummer for in the 1990's.
100
Who painted the "Mona Lisa"?
Leonardo Da Vinci
100
One of the oldest public art museums in the United States is located near Delaware Park in Buffalo. What is the name of this museum?
The Albright-Knox Museum
100
James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, and Kirk Hammett are members of what Heavy Metal band?
Metallica
200
Wind instruments, like clarinets and saxophones use a small strip of material that vibrates to produce sound. What is the small strip of material called?
Reed
200
The song "Umbrella" is performed by what female pop artist?
Rhianna
200
Name the famous post-impressionist artist that cut off his own ear.
Vincent Van Gogh
200
Name the local band that sang the song "Better Days" and has an album named "A Boy Named Goo".
The Goo Goo Dolls
200
In music, what do the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, and G represent?
Music notes
300
What instrument is played by more people, worldwide, then any other instrument?
Piano
300
Which of the following is the highest selling musical group of all time: Elvis Presley, Madonna, The Beatles, Michael Jackson
The Beatles
300
Name the famous Pop Art artist that painted a picture called "32 Campbell's Soup Cans"?
Andy Warhol
300
Name the famous architect that created the Darwin Martin House and Graycliff Estate in Western New York.
Frank Lloyd Wright
300
On a piano, which keys represent sharps or flats?
The black keys
400
In what century was the piano created?
the 18th century (1700's) *400 point bonus- I what country was the piano invented?
400
Which pop artist was once in the group Destiny's Child and is currently married to Jay-Z?
Beyonce
400
Name the sculptor of "David".
Michelangelo
400
Outdoor plays from which famous English poet, playwright and actor have been a Delaware Park/Buffalo summer tradition since 1976?
William Shakespeare
400
Name the country artist who took on the alter ego "Chris Gaines", a rock and roll singer in the movie "The Lamb".
Garth Brooks
500
Which of the following instruments would not be found in a basic "classical" symphony orchestra: Piano, Oboe, Trumpet, Timpani
Piano
500
Which pop singer's real name is Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson?
Katy Perry
500
Name the sculpture created by French sculptor Frederic Bartholdi in 1884 that was given to the United States as a gift to celebrate the 100th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence.
The Statue of Liberty *500 point bonus: What city is currently home to the Statue of Liberty?
500
Where does the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra play its concerts?
Kleinhans Music Hall *500 point bonus: How do you get to Carnegie Hall from Buffalo?
500
Which State in the U.S. is considered the "Birthplace of Country Music"?
Tennessee 500 point bonus: What city in Tennessee is home to The Grand Ole Opry?