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From the New World
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The United States has been a magnet for European composers for some time. I'll describe the composer and you give me his name.
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Easy
10 Q
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fdgla
Nov 29 02
573 plays
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Music True or False
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Can you tell the difference between a true or a false composer, instrument, or note value question?
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Average
10 Q
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dragonlady64
Mar 23 07
855 plays
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Weill Music
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Kurt Weill's career went from Weimar Cabaret to Broadway. You probably know more than you realise
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Tough
10 Q
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andy_smith
Feb 14 08
165 plays
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The String Quartet
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After a long hiatus, I have returned to the quiz-writing fold with a 10-questioner on string quartets and their composers. Enjoy!
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Difficult
10 Q
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Matve
Sep 23 02
474 plays
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Who Wrote...?
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If you know much about classical music, you shouldn't have any problems with this quiz. I will give you a piece of classical music and a choice of several composers. This is my first quiz, so have fun!
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Average
10 Q
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pronkh
Feb 04 09
480 plays
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Have a very Classical Christmas!
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Composers through the ages have taken inspiration from Christmas for their musical works. This quiz invites you to identify some of them and their works.
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Tough
10 Q
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stedman
Dec 12 04
363 plays
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Classical Music Innovations
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Test your knowledge on innovations in the Classical genre.
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Tough
10 Q
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enchkevi
Apr 28 01
1200 plays
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The Life and Music of Anton Webern
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The music of Webern has probably influenced more 20th century composers than any other. He has always been a favourite of mine so here is a little quiz about him.
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Tough
10 Q
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jasmine_brown
Jul 03 04
138 plays
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Biblical Verse in Classical Settings
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This quiz is about settings of Biblical (Old Testament) verse by classical composers. God luck with it!
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Difficult
10 Q
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Arpeggionist
Feb 06 04
231 plays
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The Orchestra
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We have all seen large-scale orchestras performing magnificent pieces of music, both old and new. How did the modern orchestra come into being and how is it made up? This quiz is designed to give some insight into its history.
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Difficult
10 Q
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cliveh
Sep 17 08
396 plays
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Music History for Classical Fanatics
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Here is a quiz about the history of music for all of you nutty music wizards out there! Questions will jump from the 20th century to as far back as the 18th century.
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Average
15 Q
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Bartok1
Nov 18 05
495 plays
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Small Talk About Historical Classics
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Sometimes classic musical compositions or their makers get surrounded by anecdotes or have a history of their own outside music. Such 'trifles' and 'small talk' is what this quiz deals with.
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Average
10 Q
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flem-ish
Jun 09 02
552 plays
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Classical Nicknames
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I give you the names of the pieces and their composers, you supply the work's nickname.
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Average
10 Q
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fdgla
Nov 11 02
753 plays
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Classical Music Volume 1
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Here are some classical music questions that I think you’ll enjoy...
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Average
10 Q
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mkp51
Oct 07 02
1473 plays
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Classical Connections
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See if you can pick the connection between each piece of classical music and...well, just about anything else.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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anselm
Sep 12 03
513 plays
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Symphonic Poems
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An 'invention' of Franz Liszt, the symphonic poem was very popular in the second half of the 19th century. Can you name the composer of the following symphonic poems?
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Average
10 Q
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aiken
Aug 12 02
525 plays
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Chamber Music & More
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This quiz focuses on chamber music, a corner of classical music that is sadly underappreciated these days. Enjoy--and let me know what you think of it!
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Tough
10 Q
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littlekiddy
Aug 17 02
432 plays
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Popular Classics
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It need not be "pop music" to be popular. Some classic works and especially fragments of classic works had conquered the world long before there were any charts. Check your knowledge.
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Average
10 Q
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flem-ish
Nov 01 02
762 plays
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Musical Medley
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A short collection of classical music trivia, all rather silly stuff and all multiple choice.
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Tough
5 Q
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fringe
Aug 14 02
744 plays
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Interesting Piano Trivia
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Try this quiz on some interesting info on pieces and performers.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Aitrus33
Apr 02 01
774 plays
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Piano and Pianists
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This quiz is for the musical elite, those who can identify obscure names and performances quickly, and from memory. Up to the challenge? Go ahead and try!
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Very Difficult
15 Q
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Arrau2000
Apr 02 01
693 plays
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Variations on a Piece by Paganini
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Niccolo Paganini's 1805 collection of Caprices are among of the most virtuosic pieces written for any instrument. The last of these Caprices, a theme with 12 variations, has served as the inspiration for many later composers.
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Average
10 Q
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kevinatilusa
Oct 09 03
264 plays
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Famous Pieces of Music
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I'll give you the name of a piece, and you tell me who wrote it.
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Easy
10 Q
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billybob87
Jun 16 02
1635 plays
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Very Tough Classical Music
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Not really music itself, but instruments, composers and some other trivial stuff in this grabbag of questions.
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Tough
10 Q
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svr4m
Jun 17 00
780 plays
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Symphonies by their common titles
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There are two or three other quizzes similar to this one (not written by me). I will give you the popular name of the symphony (whether attributed by the public or by the composer), and you give me the composer.
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Tough
10 Q
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carefreeeeee
May 09 03
360 plays
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Classical Music Trivia
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This quiz is about different composers and orchestral works. Enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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lucyz
Mar 10 01
1962 plays
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English Music and Composers
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English music is often overlooked, but there are some wonderful pieces and great composers. See if you know any of them.
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Tough
10 Q
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markarian
Dec 16 02
357 plays
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Which Musical Period?
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Identify the period (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Modern) each of the following musical forms or composers became popular in.
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Average
10 Q
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dragon_lover42
Aug 18 05
339 plays
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All About Musical Pieces
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Hey, this is my first quiz and it contains questions about musical pieces ranging from pianos to orchestras.
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Average
10 Q
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torpolizer
Jan 20 07
270 plays
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Music Definitions
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I'll give you some definitions and you provide the correct word or words. Good luck!
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Difficult
10 Q
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littlp
Oct 08 01
771 plays
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