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Quiz about 20th Century Art Music
Quiz about 20th Century Art Music

20th Century Art Music Trivia Quiz


Some questions on 20th century art music, which I consider important.

A multiple-choice quiz by Kultica. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Kultica
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
75,446
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
652
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which one of the following works was NOT composed by Sergei Prokofiev? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these is NOT a subtitle for one of Arthur Honegger's five symphonies? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which one of these ladies was NOT a major female composer of 20th century? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which one of these composers was NOT Mexican? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which one of these Italian composers was a committed communist? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these works was NOT composed by Charles Ives? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which one of these works was composed by the Polish composer Witold Lutoslawski? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which one of Olivier Messiaen's works was composed in a German concentration camp? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Three of these composers are more or less of Swiss origin. Who is NOT? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Gian-Carlo Menotti always wrote the librettos for his own operas. He made librettos to these four operas, for example. Three of them also have his music. Which one does NOT? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which one of the following works was NOT composed by Sergei Prokofiev?

Answer: The Nose

'The Nose' was an early opera of Dmitri Shostakovich with a story by Gogol. It was first performed in 1930.
2. Which of these is NOT a subtitle for one of Arthur Honegger's five symphonies?

Answer: King David

'King David' was an oratorio of Honegger on a biblical theme. It was first performed in 1921 and it has been popular ever since.
3. Which one of these ladies was NOT a major female composer of 20th century?

Answer: Wanda Landowska

Wanda Landowska was a Polish-born harpsichordist and pianist. She played a large role in reviving the popularity of harpsichord in the early 20th century. The harpsichord concertos of Poulenc and de Falla, among others, were written for her.
4. Which one of these composers was NOT Mexican?

Answer: Alberto Ginastera

Ginastera is the major Argentinian composer. The three others are the best-known Mexican composers.
5. Which one of these Italian composers was a committed communist?

Answer: Luigi Nono

Luigi Nono was definitely a modernist in his music. It was ironic that although that kind of music was forbidden in the USSR, Nono was welcomed there as visiting comrade...
6. Which of these works was NOT composed by Charles Ives?

Answer: Grand Canyon Suite

'Grand Canyon Suite' was composed by Ferde Grofe.
7. Which one of these works was composed by the Polish composer Witold Lutoslawski?

Answer: Chantefleurs et Chantefables

'Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima' was composed by Krzysztof Penderecki, 'Atmospheres' by Gyorgy Ligeti and 'The Wooden Prince' by Bela Bartok.
8. Which one of Olivier Messiaen's works was composed in a German concentration camp?

Answer: Quartet for the End of Time

The 'Quartet' was also given first performance on the concentration camp by Messiaen and his fellow-prisoners.
9. Three of these composers are more or less of Swiss origin. Who is NOT?

Answer: Hanns Eisler

Eisler was a German who lived in Vienna, Berlin, Paris, London, New York and Hollywood at some point of his life, but not in Switzerland. Honegger had Swiss parents. Martin and Schoeck were Swiss-born.
10. Gian-Carlo Menotti always wrote the librettos for his own operas. He made librettos to these four operas, for example. Three of them also have his music. Which one does NOT?

Answer: Vanessa

'Vanessa' was the first opera of Samuel Barber, who was a close friend of Menotti.
Source: Author Kultica

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