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History of Music

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1 The Brilliant Brill - A Building and Its Music
If buildings could be muses - then the Brill Building would be Euterpe. You might be surprised at just how much musical brilliance this building has inspired.
Average
10 Q
Nannanut
May 03 09
408 plays
2 Please Present Your Ticket
Give me your ticket and you can gain entry to one of the most famous places in musical history, Liverpool's Cavern Club. This quiz covers some of the main events from the Club's history.
Tough
10 Q
rossian
Jan 11 12
342 plays
3 The Legendary Mothers Club (Birmingham UK)
Mothers was voted the best live rock venue in the world in the late 'sixties by the American Billboard magazine. Just the mention of its name will have Brummie rock fans of a certain age go all misty-eyed with nostalgia. Oh yes, we all loved our Mothers!
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10 Q
mutchisman
Apr 17 10
162 plays
4 A Time Voyage in Music History
Here are some music history questions to test the depths of your music knowledge. They are taken from throughout time.
Difficult
15 Q
Bruyere
Jun 22 02
2331 plays
5 Banned By The Beeb: Songs They Wouldn't Play
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
10 Q
darksplash
Aug 10 08
1026 plays
6 History of Classical Music in the Western World
Every time I take a quiz on the history of music, it turns out to be rock and roll only - about which I know diddly squat. This quiz then is on the history of music going right back to the very beginning. Have fun :)
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10 Q
Creedy
Feb 06 11
414 plays
7 Musical Milestones
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
10 Q
uglybird
Dec 05 04
792 plays
8 Musical Forms
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.
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10 Q
kevinatilusa
Mar 05 03
1350 plays
9 The 60s and '16 Magazine'
The groundbreaking '16 Magazine' defined the mid-60s for me. How much do you know about the bands who appeared in the magazine and the magazine itself?
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15 Q
annaheldfan
Dec 13 11
438 plays
10 Musical Lawsuits
Although most music is original there have been some cases in which the artist was later challenged or even taken to court for either stealing ideas or copying what others had created. See how many of these cases you remember.
Average
10 Q
RAgamer51
Jul 29 12
165 plays
11 All About the Met
It's about time for a quiz about the history of Metropolitan Opera. Put on your costumes and laugh, quizsters! Have fun!
Tough
15 Q
annaheldfan
Jul 31 12
114 plays
12 Composers Datebook 2006
John Zech hosts this interesting daily NPR segment which inspired this quiz. Everything musical is fair game.
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10 Q
biblioholik
May 11 07
339 plays
13 Music History 101
A stroll through the evolution of Western music...complete with listening recommendations.
Average
15 Q
belle_a_cello
Aug 08 02
1626 plays
14 Music - Stone Age to 18th Century
This is mainly about instruments, Stone Age to Medieval.
Very Difficult
10 Q
Katval
Apr 01 12
264 plays
15 Yo! Goin' Baroque an More
Goin' Baroque but you've got some change. Name these composers.
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10 Q
vendome
May 16 00
1713 plays
16 Red Rocks Arena: A Historic Music Venue
Red Rocks arena in Morrison, Colorado is significant in the history of music. Many legendary performances have played here. Immerse yourself in the history of this venue.
Difficult
10 Q
jstagamtome
Mar 18 09
213 plays
17 Songwriters' Inspirations No. 1
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
10 Q
rblayer
Sep 20 04
501 plays
18 The Four Periods of Music History
See if you know about all four periods.
Average
10 Q
fetchfreak3000
Apr 25 07
543 plays
19 Rock and Roll Firsts
Rock wasn't the first musical form but history may show it to be the most popular. So you ought to know your history if you are a rocker.
Very Difficult
10 Q
tncvols
Oct 24 10
759 plays
20 New Rhythms
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
10 Q
Mr5
Apr 10 06
375 plays
21 Early Music
This is a quiz dedicated to music before 1700. Primarily Medieval and Renaissance. Have fun!
Tough
10 Q
Aurania
Jun 20 04
426 plays
22 Music Hath Charms
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
10 Q
Cymruambyth
Sep 14 06
327 plays
23 Gregorian Chant
Test your knowledge of the oldest, most beautiful form of Christian music!
Difficult
10 Q
shusem81
May 30 03
774 plays
24 The History Of Music
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
10 Q
JuniorTheJaws
Jun 02 02
1524 plays
25 Music History 101
Remember your 'Music Appreciation' classes in high school and college.
Average
25 Q
loyalty80
Apr 29 03
954 plays
26 Music Legends
Music Legends of the 20th century. A little of everything.
Difficult
10 Q
robert362
Jun 05 02
1623 plays
27 Nick Hornby's "High Fidelity" and Its Music
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.
Tough
10 Q
Cynicderella
Jan 16 03
459 plays
28 Music Controversy
Throughout the history of music, there have been some songs and artists that have caused problems.
Tough
10 Q
GoodVibe
Nov 03 02
1629 plays
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Last Updated Apr 08 13 10:26 AM

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?


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