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Empedocles Goes Classic - Water
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The third element of which the Greek philosopher Empedocles thought is water. Here are some questions on classical music related to water. Have fun.
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10 Q
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JanIQ
Mar 14 11
525 plays
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The Dirt on Famous Composers
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So you know your composers? You've memorized birth and death dates, you know every piece of music there is, you think you're pretty hot. But do you know anything REALLY interesting about them? Only attempt if you know something about music history.
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Average
15 Q
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Garbanzo
Dec 15 00
5934 plays
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Various Vacancies: Violin Virtuosi
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I'd like to hear the following fragments. André Rieu, you're welcome to apply for any of these vacancies - please call me at home.
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10 Q
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JanIQ
Nov 27 11
357 plays
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Classical History Mix
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Here's a quiz to test your knowledge of the history of great composers.
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Not Rated
10 Q
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wwtbam1
Today!
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Who's that Composer?
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In this Photo Quiz, can you identify these composers from their portraits? I've given you a few other clues as well!
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10 Q
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stedman
Feb 20 11
1662 plays
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Hear, Again?
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In modern times, the creation of cover versions of songs has become quite the rave, but classical composers were also quite adept at quoting themes and entire works to build upon. Let's hear some favorites - again!
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Tough
10 Q
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WesleyCrusher
Mar 04 10
477 plays
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Empedocles Goes Classic - Earth
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The fourth element according to the Greek philosopher Empedocles (after fire, air and water) is earth. Here are some down-to-earth questions on classical music related to earth or to what I'd call dry geography. Have fun.
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Apr 04 11
177 plays
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Adept, Not Inept
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"Was that a mistake?" you wonder, sitting in the concert hall. "Could this great composer have written such a bad composition?" Of course not; it was adept, not inept, and intentionally bad music is a classical tradition! Here are ten questions about it.
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Average
10 Q
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adams627
Jul 19 12
171 plays
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Music, Maestro!
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Here are some interesting everyday facts about some of the greatest composers of classical music who have ever lived.
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Average
10 Q
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Creedy
Oct 16 09
678 plays
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Empedocles Goes Classic - Air
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Empedocles' second element is the air, with everything above the Earth's surface: sky, heaven, celestial bodies, flying animals,... Here are questions on classical music related somehow to these subjects. Have fun.
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Feb 26 11
210 plays
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Notes From a Small Island
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A quiz about some classical composers from Britain and/or compositions with a British connection. This is aimed more at the 'Last Night of the Proms' audience than the 'First Night' so shouldn't be too heavy going.
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Average
10 Q
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rossian
May 28 11
222 plays
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Empedocles Goes Classic - Fire
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The Greek philosopher Empedocles theorized on four elements: fire, air, water and earth. Here are questions on classical music that somehow are related to fire. Have fun with these sometimes far-fetched questions.
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Feb 07 11
183 plays
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The Dilettante's Guide to Classical Music
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Here are fifteen questions about classical music, with an accent on opera. Have fun.
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Average
15 Q
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JanIQ
Jul 19 12
288 plays
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Ten Yorkshire Composers
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The English county of Yorkshire has nurtured many distinguished people, including a number of musical composers in the classical tradition. How many of them can you identify?
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Tough
10 Q
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stedman
Mar 24 09
246 plays
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The Fifth Symphony
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Many composers have written a 5th symphony that has enjoyed much popularity over the years. Okay, now you know the titles; try to guess the correct composer from the clues given. Some clues may be more obvious than others, but I hope you have fun.
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Average
10 Q
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marchlover
Apr 03 10
273 plays
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Classical Gaffes
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In this quiz, each question contains a factual error; you need to find the mistake. Good luck!
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Average
10 Q
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mrgrouchy
Dec 24 09
609 plays
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I've Got An Ear For These Things
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This quiz is about ten composers who, through a good ear, have written pieces of music that really have stood the test of time. Enjoy!
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Easy
10 Q
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jonnowales
Jul 23 09
747 plays
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Classical Composers - Odd One Out
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One of the composers listed for each question does not belong. Your job will be to select the odd one out based on the clue given in the question. Good luck and have fun!
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Average
10 Q
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celicadriver
Apr 12 08
1302 plays
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More Classical Composers
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More of the familiar classical pieces from movies, TV and radio--but do you know the composer?
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Easy
10 Q
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Duchess716
Oct 10 09
546 plays
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The Man Behind the Music.
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You know their names, but what do you know about the real man behind the music.... I'll give you some clues, you choose the right man.. easy!
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Average
10 Q
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fringe
Jun 18 03
2781 plays
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Another Musical Alphabet
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This is my second musical alphabet. Unlike the first one, which related to musical terms and instruments, the subject this time is composers.
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Average
20 Q
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ertrum
Dec 18 04
1242 plays
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Classical Composers' Bizarre Deaths
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Bizarre but true deaths of the great composers.
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Average
10 Q
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Frideswide
Nov 21 02
1575 plays
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Various Vacancies - Hearing Harps Humours Her
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My pet cats love harp music. So do I. Anneleen Lenaerts, I'd like you to come and record the following arias.
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Mar 14 12
117 plays
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Classical Music: Name the Composer 1
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I will give some brief information about a classical composer, and you select from the list of choices.
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Easy
10 Q
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rwillia1
Mar 23 08
1764 plays
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Twentieth Century Composers
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A fairly difficult quiz on 20th century classical composers, most of whom are not household names. In this quiz you will match the composer to their compositions. Good luck!
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Average
15 Q
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Akhnaten
Aug 19 00
2193 plays
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Famous Composers
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If you like Classical music, and you've listened to a lot of the major works of the famous composers, you should do quite well on this quiz.
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Easy
15 Q
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buguru
Feb 15 02
3855 plays
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Panis Angelicus
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The song "Panis Angelicus" has inspired me for a quiz on food and drink in classical music. Enjoy your party.
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Average
10 Q
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JanIQ
Dec 07 09
240 plays
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Boom Bang-A-Bang
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It was a dark and stormy night, but the concert hall was full. In homage to the elements, the orchestra decided to play music that reflected the conditions outside.
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Average
10 Q
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StarStruck60
Jul 11 10
303 plays
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More Composers Behaving Badly
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Some comical, often anecdotal, moments from great composers' lives. Such stories help make these often mythic giants seem more ordinary and human. See if you can spot their more human side too!
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Difficult
10 Q
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ingilby
Mar 20 02
1584 plays
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Ninth Symphonies
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The 'Curse of the Ninth' left some composers wary of killing themselves off with a ninth symphony, but many did manage to survive regardless. This quiz is devoted to questions about various composers of 'Ninths'.
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10 Q
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MarcelMule
Feb 18 08
528 plays
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