Music Trivia Quiz

Question 1

Who composed the 'Four Seasons' violin concertos?

Accepted Answer

Antonio Vivaldi

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 2

Which band recorded the album 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' (1967)?

Accepted Answer

The Beatles

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The Rolling Stones

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The Who

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The Kinks

Question 3

How many strings does a standard violin have?

Accepted Answer

4

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5

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6

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7

Question 4

Which country does reggae music originate from?

Accepted Answer

Jamaica

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Trinidad and Tobago

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Cuba

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Brazil

Question 5

Beethoven composed his famous 9th Symphony, including 'Ode to Joy', while reportedly being what?

Accepted Answer

Completely deaf

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In prison

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Severely ill with typhoid

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Under house arrest

Question 6

What is the tempo marking 'allegro' in music?

Accepted Answer

Fast and lively

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Slow and stately

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Moderate speed

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Very fast

Question 7

Which instrument is Yo-Yo Ma famous for playing?

Accepted Answer

Cello

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Violin

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Piano

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Viola

Question 8

What musical genre originated in New Orleans, USA, in the early 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

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Blues

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Soul

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Gospel

Question 9

How many keys does a standard piano have?

Accepted Answer

88

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72

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76

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92

Question 10

What does 'a cappella' mean in music?

Accepted Answer

Singing without any instrumental accompaniment

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Singing with full orchestral accompaniment

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Singing very softly

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Singing in a chapel

Question 11

Which composer wrote 'The Magic Flute' opera?

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Giuseppe Verdi

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Richard Wagner

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Giacomo Puccini

Question 12

What is the lowest female singing voice called?

Accepted Answer

Contralto

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Soprano

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Mezzo-soprano

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Alto

Question 13

Which music streaming service has the most users worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Spotify

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Apple Music

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Amazon Music

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YouTube Music

Question 14

What does BPM stand for in music?

Accepted Answer

Beats Per Minute

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Bass Per Minute

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Beats Per Measure

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Bar Per Minute

Question 15

Which artist is known as the 'King of Pop'?

Accepted Answer

Michael Jackson

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Prince

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Elvis Presley

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Stevie Wonder

Question 16

What is a 'symphony'?

Accepted Answer

A large-scale composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements

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A short solo piece for one instrument

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A piece for string quartet

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A piece for choir and orchestra

Question 17

Which country is bossa nova music from?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

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Argentina

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Cuba

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Portugal

Question 18

What is a 'chord' in music?

Accepted Answer

Three or more notes played simultaneously

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A single musical note

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A string on a guitar

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The rhythm of a piece

Question 19

Elvis Presley had a famous home in Memphis, Tennessee. What was it called?

Accepted Answer

Graceland

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Neverland Ranch

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Heartbreak Hotel

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Blue Suede Manor

Question 20

What are the lines and spaces on a piece of written music called?

Accepted Answer

A stave (or staff)

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A ledger

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A treble

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A score