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The Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, Romantic and Modern periods all fall under the heading 'Classical.'

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Editors: Bruyere, Dalgleish, ralzzz, agony, ertrum, Pagiedamon, kyleisalive Quiz Search:
31 From the New World
The United States has been a magnet for European composers for some time. I'll describe the composer and you give me his name.
Easy
10 Q
fdgla
Nov 29 02
573 plays
32 Music True or False
Can you tell the difference between a true or a false composer, instrument, or note value question?
Average
10 Q
dragonlady64
Mar 23 07
852 plays
33 Weill Music
Kurt Weill's career went from Weimar Cabaret to Broadway. You probably know more than you realise
Tough
10 Q
andy_smith
Feb 14 08
165 plays
34 The String Quartet
After a long hiatus, I have returned to the quiz-writing fold with a 10-questioner on string quartets and their composers. Enjoy!
Difficult
10 Q
Matve
Sep 23 02
474 plays
35 Who Wrote...?
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!
Average
10 Q
pronkh
Feb 04 09
477 plays
36 Have a very Classical Christmas!
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.
Tough
10 Q
stedman
Dec 12 04
360 plays
37 Classical Music Innovations
Test your knowledge on innovations in the Classical genre.
Tough
10 Q
enchkevi
Apr 28 01
1200 plays
38 The Life and Music of Anton Webern
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.
Tough
10 Q
jasmine_brown
Jul 03 04
138 plays
39 Biblical Verse in Classical Settings
This quiz is about settings of Biblical (Old Testament) verse by classical composers. God luck with it!
Difficult
10 Q
Arpeggionist
Feb 06 04
231 plays
40 The Orchestra
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.
Difficult
10 Q
cliveh
Sep 17 08
393 plays
41 Music History for Classical Fanatics
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.
Average
15 Q
Bartok1
Nov 18 05
486 plays
42 Small Talk About Historical Classics
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.
Average
10 Q
flem-ish
Jun 09 02
549 plays
43 Classical Nicknames
I give you the names of the pieces and their composers, you supply the work's nickname.
Average
10 Q
fdgla
Nov 11 02
750 plays
44 Classical Music Volume 1
Here are some classical music questions that I think you’ll enjoy...
Average
10 Q
mkp51
Oct 07 02
1464 plays
45 Classical Connections
See if you can pick the connection between each piece of classical music and...well, just about anything else.
Very Difficult
10 Q
anselm
Sep 12 03
513 plays
46 Symphonic Poems
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?
Average
10 Q
aiken
Aug 12 02
525 plays
47 Chamber Music & More
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!
Tough
10 Q
littlekiddy
Aug 17 02
432 plays
48 Popular Classics
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.
Average
10 Q
flem-ish
Nov 01 02
762 plays
49 Musical Medley
A short collection of classical music trivia, all rather silly stuff and all multiple choice.
Tough
5 Q
fringe
Aug 14 02
744 plays
50 Interesting Piano Trivia
Try this quiz on some interesting info on pieces and performers.
Difficult
10 Q
Aitrus33
Apr 02 01
774 plays
51 Piano and Pianists
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!
Very Difficult
15 Q
Arrau2000
Apr 02 01
693 plays
52 Variations on a Piece by Paganini
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.
Average
10 Q
kevinatilusa
Oct 09 03
264 plays
53 Famous Pieces of Music
I'll give you the name of a piece, and you tell me who wrote it.
Easy
10 Q
billybob87
Jun 16 02
1635 plays
54 Very Tough Classical Music
Not really music itself, but instruments, composers and some other trivial stuff in this grabbag of questions.
Tough
10 Q
svr4m
Jun 17 00
777 plays
55 Symphonies by their common titles
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.
Tough
10 Q
carefreeeeee
May 09 03
360 plays
56 Classical Music Trivia
This quiz is about different composers and orchestral works. Enjoy!
Tough
10 Q
lucyz
Mar 10 01
1953 plays
57 English Music and Composers
English music is often overlooked, but there are some wonderful pieces and great composers. See if you know any of them.
Tough
10 Q
markarian
Dec 16 02
357 plays
58 Which Musical Period?
Identify the period (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Modern) each of the following musical forms or composers became popular in.
Average
10 Q
dragon_lover42
Aug 18 05
339 plays
59 All About Musical Pieces
Hey, this is my first quiz and it contains questions about musical pieces ranging from pianos to orchestras.
Average
10 Q
torpolizer
Jan 20 07
270 plays
60 Music Definitions
I'll give you some definitions and you provide the correct word or words. Good luck!
Difficult
10 Q
littlp
Oct 08 01
771 plays
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Last Updated Nov 07 09 5:45 AM


Some sample questions from this category:

* Symphony No.9, C-Major, 'The Great'
* Symphony No.9, E-Minor, Op. 95 'New World'
* Symphony No.6, F-Major, 'The Pastoral'
* Symphony No. 3, C-Minor, 'Organ'
* Symphony No. 5, D-Minor, 'Reformation'


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