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Music From Portugal Trivia Quiz

How well do you portuguese music and musicians ?

A multiple-choice quiz by CarlaA. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
CarlaA

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
34,015

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
537

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. What portuguese singer celebrated his 20th aniversary career in the past year (2000)? Hint

Mafalda Veiga

Rui Reinhinho

Rui Veloso

Tim

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Question 2 of 5

2. What is the name of the most famous portuguese singer worldwide ? Hint

Amalia Rodrigues

Joao Braga

Teresa Salgueiro

Zeca Afonso

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Question 3 of 5

3. What Portuguese band sings 'Dunas' ? Hint

GNR

Delfins

Madredeus

Xutos e Pontapes

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Question 4 of 5

4. Who is the singer from Xutos e Pontapes ? Hint

Jose Figueiras

Joao Portugal

Tim

Tinoco

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Question 5 of 5

5. What is the type of Portuguese music that is worldwide famous because of its sadness characteristics ? Hint

Pimba

Jazz

Lambada

Fado

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What portuguese singer celebrated his 20th aniversary career in the past year (2000)?

Answer: Rui Veloso

Rui Veloso is considered to be the father of rock n'roll in Portugal. His first hit was 'Chico Finhinho', a real revolution in the country.

2. What is the name of the most famous portuguese singer worldwide ?

Answer: Amalia Rodrigues

Amalia Rodrigues was considered by many the best singer ever in Portugal. She was the queen of Fado, the typical portuguese music, only sang in this country.

3. What Portuguese band sings 'Dunas' ?

Answer: GNR

Great song, one of the most known from this group.

4. Who is the singer from Xutos e Pontapes ?

Answer: Tim

One of the greatests rock bands from Portugal.

5. What is the type of Portuguese music that is worldwide famous because of its sadness characteristics ?

Answer: Fado

The Fado lyrics are almost all about sad themes and also sang with sad expressions and tones.

Source: Author CarlaA

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