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History of Music

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Editors: Bruyere, Dalgleish, ralzzz, agony, ertrum, Pagiedamon, kyleisalive Quiz Search:
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.
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10 Q
Nannanut
May 03 09
240 plays
2 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
813 plays
3 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.
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10 Q
uglybird
Dec 05 04
699 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
2022 plays
5 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
1137 plays
6 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
156 plays
7 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
1482 plays
8 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
270 plays
9 The Great American Songbook
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
10 Q
andy_smith
May 26 08
417 plays
10 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?
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10 Q
rblayer
Sep 20 04
423 plays
11 Music History 101
A stroll through the evolution of Western music...complete with listening recommendations.
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15 Q
belle_a_cello
Aug 08 02
1362 plays
12 The Four Periods of Music History
See if you know about all four periods.
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10 Q
fetchfreak3000
Apr 25 07
378 plays
13 Early Music
This is a quiz dedicated to music before 1700. Primarily Medieval and Renaissance. Have fun!
Tough
10 Q
Aurania
Jun 20 04
306 plays
14 Gregorian Chant
Test your knowledge of the oldest, most beautiful form of Christian music!
Difficult
10 Q
shusem81
May 30 03
702 plays
15 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?
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10 Q
Mr5
Apr 10 06
300 plays
16 Rock And Roll History
Here we go with some more interesting facts about rock and roll.
Tough
15 Q
Mr.Gazoo
Apr 30 01
2742 plays
17 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....
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10 Q
Cymruambyth
Sep 14 06
258 plays
18 Music History 101
Remember your 'Music Appreciation' classes in high school and college.
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25 Q
loyalty80
Apr 29 03
795 plays
19 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
1374 plays
20 Music Legends
Music Legends of the 20th century. A little of everything.
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10 Q
robert362
Jun 05 02
1341 plays
21 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.
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10 Q
Cynicderella
Jan 16 03
387 plays
22 Music Controversy
Throughout the history of music, there have been some songs and artists that have caused problems.
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10 Q
GoodVibe
Nov 03 02
1428 plays
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Last Updated Nov 14 09 5:48 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?
* This composer was considered the revolutionary who helped establish the Baroque period. Born in Cremona, Italy, he referred to the 'old' music as the 'first practice', and the new stuff as the 'second practice' thus ensuring a division between the two periods. Wassa hisa name-a?
* 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?
* This rebel of a composer was known for his quick temper (he once had a fistfight with a choir boy who fooled around too much during a rehersal), his annoying habit of adding too many embellishments to those 'good old tunes', and for having tons of relatives in the music business. His name?


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