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All Things Musical Trivia Quiz

A short quiz on a variety of music-related topics.

A multiple-choice quiz by LadyCaitriona. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
LadyCaitriona

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
50,976

Updated
Dec 26 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4383

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: spidersfull (10/10), peggy-bee (6/10), Dagny1 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the musical "Cats" by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, who is the close companion of Mungojerrie? Hint

Bustopher Jones

Old Deuteronomy

Rumpleteazer

Grizabella

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Question 2 of 10

2. From which Amadeus Mozart opera is Papageno? Hint

"Don Giovanni"

"The Magic Flute"

"The Marriage of Figaro"

"Abduction from the Seraglio"

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Question 3 of 10

3. Blessid Union of Soul's first CD is entitled what? Hint

"Home"

"Hey Leonardo"

"Happiness"

"Light in Your Eyes"

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which band covered the song "I'm a Believer" (originally by the Monkees) for the movie "Shrek"? Hint

Destiny's Child

Chumbawumba

Smash Mouth

Sugar Ray

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Question 5 of 10

5. Probably most famous for creating the "Simpsons" theme music, this composer has actually written music for many films, including the hit movie "Men in Black". Hint

Hans Zimmer

James Horner

John Williams

Danny Elfman

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Question 6 of 10

6. This film, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2037, includes the song "Some Day My Prince Will Come".

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. This famous music artist starred as Eva Peron in "Evita" (1996). Hint

Britney Spears

Madonna

Janet Jackson

Mariah Carey

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Question 8 of 10

8. This term means a catchy musical ad or slogan: Hint

tinkle

jangle

jingle

spin

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which musical artist is called "The King"?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 10 of 10

10. What very famous Canadian songstress gave voice to "My Heart Will Go On" from the movie "Titanic" (1997)? Hint

Celine Dion

Alanis Morissette

Mariah Carey

Kate Winslet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the musical "Cats" by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, who is the close companion of Mungojerrie?

Answer: Rumpleteazer

The musical was based on a set of poems by T.S. Eliot entitled "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats". Webber was knighted in 1992.

2. From which Amadeus Mozart opera is Papageno?

Answer: "The Magic Flute"

This is one of my favourite Mozart operas. I love the "Aria of the Night Queen".

3. Blessid Union of Soul's first CD is entitled what?

Answer: "Home"

It was released in 1995, although it had been completed almost two years earlier.

4. Which band covered the song "I'm a Believer" (originally by the Monkees) for the movie "Shrek"?

Answer: Smash Mouth

I like both versions of the song, personally.

5. Probably most famous for creating the "Simpsons" theme music, this composer has actually written music for many films, including the hit movie "Men in Black".

Answer: Danny Elfman

6. This film, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2037, includes the song "Some Day My Prince Will Come".

Answer: Snow White

The Hollywood film industry was convinced it would fail and nicknamed it "Disney's folly".

7. This famous music artist starred as Eva Peron in "Evita" (1996).

Answer: Madonna

"Don't cry for me, Argentina..."

8. This term means a catchy musical ad or slogan:

Answer: jingle

Jingle - "a catchy, often musical advertising slogan" (from dictionary.com).

9. Which musical artist is called "The King"?

Answer: Elvis Presley

Elvis Aron Presley.

10. What very famous Canadian songstress gave voice to "My Heart Will Go On" from the movie "Titanic" (1997)?

Answer: Celine Dion

Source: Author LadyCaitriona

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