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History of Music

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1 trivia quiz  Songs of the Roaring Twenties coolicon
Bathtub gin, flappers, Capone, Fitzgerald and Lindburgh, bobbed hair, the Black Bottom and the Charleston... the list goes on. How many songs do you know from this wild period?
Average 10Q
2448 plays
Aug 01 02
dobrov
2 trivia quiz  Songs of the Great War coolicon
Annie Rimmer from Southport, Lancashire was 16 when World War I began and she knew every word of all these songs and many more. This quiz is a little something for her.
Tough 10Q
1413 plays
Jun 07 02
dobrov
3 trivia quiz  Banned By The Beeb: Songs They Wouldn't Play coolicon
The British Broadcasting Corporation (a.k.a. 'The Beeb') has for decades been Britain's leading music broadcaster. Over the years 'Auntie' (as it is also known) has courted controversy by banning various records.
Tough 10Q
474 plays
Aug 10 08
darksplash gold
4 trivia quiz  A Time Voyage in Music History coolicon
Here are some music history questions to test the depths of your music knowledge. They are taken from throughout time.
Difficult 15Q
1812 plays
Jun 22 02
Bruyere editor
5 trivia quiz  Musical Milestones coolicon
From music that earned a monk a Papal audience to music that earned money for the world's starving people, from firsts for music celebrating revolution to revolutionary musical firsts - enjoy the Quiz Makers Guild's initial musical offering.
Difficult 10Q
627 plays
Dec 05 04
uglybird editor
6 trivia quiz  Victorian and Edwardian Music Hall coolicon
The British music hall has gone the way of the bustle, the gas mantle and the hansom cab, but a few snatches of its songs live on in the folk memory. This quiz covers some of the best known.
Average 10Q
294 plays
Oct 20 06
TabbyTom editor
7 trivia quiz  Musical Forms coolicon
Music has changed much over the course of the last several hundreds of years. Nevertheless, several fixed forms of music have served to unite the music of various eras.
Average 10Q
969 plays
Mar 05 03
kevinatilusa
8 trivia quiz  Yo! Goin' Baroque an More icon
Goin' Baroque but you've got some change. Name these composers.
Average 10Q
1314 plays
May 16 00
vendome
9 trivia quiz  Composers Datebook 2006 icon
John Zech hosts this interesting daily NPR segment which inspired this quiz. Everything musical is fair game.
Average 10Q
219 plays
May 11 07
biblioholik
10 trivia quiz  Oldies: Novelty Songs icon
Going way back for most of these "cute" songs.
Tough 10Q
3240 plays
Nov 17 02
robert362
11 trivia quiz  The Great American Songbook icon
While Pop Music is linked to the performer the songs in Great American Songbook tend to be identified with the writer. Link each song with Porter, Berlin, Gershwin or Rodgers. Hopefully this will be more accessible than my Keep On Singing quizzes.
Difficult 10Q
393 plays
May 26 08
andy_smith gold
12 trivia quiz  Who's Behind The Music? icon
They work behind the scenes in the music industry. Writing music, composing soundtracks, or producing records, they're generally unknown to the masses. Some have become legends though, even acting in films. Can you identify a handful of the best?
Average 10Q
723 plays
Dec 07 03
machineamc
13 trivia quiz  Songs My Grandmother Used to Sing icon
From my earliest memories, Nanny used to sing as she did her housework, and such a variety of songs used to come forth. Here are just ten of those beloved tunes - do you know them?
Difficult 10Q
543 plays
Feb 08 04
ArleneRimmer
14 trivia quiz  Songwriters' Inspirations No. 1 icon
Most Americans know that Francis Scott Key's inspriation for the "Star Spangle Banner" was the battle at Ft. McHenry. How about the creative inspiration of other favorites?
Difficult 10Q
387 plays
Sep 20 04
rblayer gold
15 trivia quiz  Hit Songs of World War II icon
I often hear older folks lament that "they don't write songs like they used to!" It's true that many beautiful songs came out of the war years. This quiz is for lovers of the 'Golden Oldies'.
Tough 10Q
663 plays
Aug 21 02
Ballykissangel
16 trivia quiz  New Rhythms icon
This quiz deals with the cultural background of several music genres developed in the modern era. Did you ever wonder where were some of your favorite rhythms and sounds first developed?
Average 10Q
243 plays
Apr 10 06
Mr5
17 trivia quiz  Music History 101 icon
A stroll through the evolution of Western music...complete with listening recommendations.
Average 15Q
1188 plays
Aug 08 02
belle_a_cello
18 trivia quiz  Gregorian Chant icon
Test your knowledge of the oldest, most beautiful form of Christian music!
Difficult 10Q
657 plays
May 30 03
shusem81
19 trivia quiz  'On the Good Ship Lollipop'
How well do you know this childhood classic song?
Average 10Q
666 plays
Sep 29 01
morrigan716 gold
20 trivia quiz  Good Old Songs
This quiz is all about the good old songs we have heard most of our lives. Have fun!
Difficult 10Q
1614 plays
Apr 14 02
finlady
21 trivia quiz  Early Music icon
This is a quiz dedicated to music before 1700. Primarily Medieval and Renaissance. Have fun!
Tough 10Q
252 plays
Jun 20 04
Aurania
22 trivia quiz  Rock And Roll History
Here we go with some more interesting facts about rock and roll.
Tough 15Q
2451 plays
Apr 30 01
Mr.Gazoo
23 trivia quiz  Music Hath Charms icon
Can you imagine a world without music? Neither can I! This quiz is about music from the dawn of time to the present. (My source is the Oxford Dictionary of Music, and the Encyclopaedia Britannica.) Ready? And a one, and a two....
Average 10Q
228 plays
Sep 14 06
Cymruambyth gold
24 trivia quiz  The History Of Music icon
This is the story of how music, that we know today, began. It begins in 500 A.D. and ends with the death of a famous composer. Who are the people that are responsible for the creation of music? To find out the answers, please enter.
Tough 10Q
1236 plays
Jun 02 02
JuniorTheJaws editor
25 trivia quiz  Top 40 Follies icon
The 1950s and early 1960s produced a bumper crop of odd, funny, and just plain weird records. Some were dumb because of the straaange lyrics. Others were appealing because they were just so daffy. Admit it: You used to listen to these and liked 'em!
Difficult 10Q
645 plays
Oct 03 02
rosadebon
26 trivia quiz  Music History 101
Remember your 'Music Appreciation' classes in high school and college.
Average 25Q
699 plays
Apr 29 03
loyalty80
27 trivia quiz  Music Legends icon
Music Legends of the 20th century. A little of everything.
Difficult 10Q
1224 plays
Jun 05 02
robert362
28 trivia quiz  Music Controversy
Throughout the history of music, there have been some songs and artists that have caused problems.
Tough 10Q
1335 plays
Nov 03 02
GoodVibe
29 trivia quiz  Nick Hornby's "High Fidelity" and Its Music icon
Nick Hornby's novel "High Fidelity" is almost all about music. Here are some questions about music mentioned in the book, and also a few question about music in the movie based on the book.
Difficult 10Q
333 plays
Jan 16 03
Cynicderella

Some sample questions from this category:

* After the Renaissance period of classical music ended, it was replaced by a new form that was, at the time, considered as revolutionary as today's rap music. What was this new period called?
* An even newer musical form was introduced in 1607 by Monteverdi. What was this new form called?
* This Baroque composer bristled at being called an {Italian;} he was a Venetian, if you please. (Venice was a separate state in those days), Summer, winter, spring, fall, that's all he ever heard...Italian, Italian, Italian! What's his name?
* Two composers during this period had numerous family members also prolific in the composition and musician game. One was {Bach;} this other one had a famous father, uncle and brother. Who was he?
* On which TV show did the Rolling Stones make their American debut on June 3rd, 1964?
* Which performer made his last concert appearance on June 26, 1977, in Indianapolis?
* What was the first rock song to hit number one on the American Billboard charts on June 29, 1955?
* Who recorded his first single 'Good Morning Little School Girl' with future Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, on September 10, 1964?
* What famous rock star appeared on simultaneous covers of 'Time' and 'Newsweek' on October 27, 1975?
* Who released his first solo album 'Wonderwall Music' on November 2, 1968?
* Who made his last stage appearance on November 28, 1974?
* Here's one for the 'WKRP in Cincinnati' fans out there. On December 3, 1979, fans were killed during a rush to gain admittance for general seating at Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati. Who was performing that night?
* How much money did this Indian musician hope to raise to buy food for the people of Bangladesh?
* Where was 'The Concert For Bangladesh' held on August 1, 1971?
* One of the highlights of the concert was a surprise appearance by Bob Dylan, who had not performed in this area since the mid-1960's. Which of the following is NOT one of the songs he performed?
* Who performed a medley of 'Jumpin' Jack Flash' and 'Youngblood'?
* Which of the following people also contributed their talents and time to 'The Concert For Bangladesh'?
* A live album was produced of the concert, which won a Grammy award. How many weeks did the album stay 'on the charts'?
* The proceeds, close to {$13.5} million, from the concert, album, and film were earmarked for what organization?
* In 500A.D., as the world was emerging out of The Dark Age, the Christian Church would control how music was listened to and heard by their followers. What is the name of the person who collected and modified music known as the Gregorian Chant?

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