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Quiz about Schubert
Quiz about Schubert

Schubert Trivia Quiz


How much do you know about Schubert, one of my favourite composers? Quite a contrast from Shostakovich!

A multiple-choice quiz by shostakovich. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
shostakovich
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
125,444
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
8 / 15
Plays
874
Last 3 plays: Guest 109 (4/15), Guest 158 (5/15), Guest 212 (8/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. In which year was Schubert born?
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Question 2 of 15
2. How old was Schubert when he died?

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Question 3 of 15
3. How many symphonies did Schubert write (counting those finished by others)?
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Question 4 of 15
4. What number was Schubert's 'Unfinished' symphony?
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Question 5 of 15
5. What number was Schubert's 'Great' symphony?
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Question 6 of 15
6. What is Schubert's fourth Symphony better known as?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 7 of 15
7. Schubert composed 'The Erlking' near the end of his life.


Question 8 of 15
8. The 'Schubertiads' were evening gatherings for lovers of Schubert's music.



Question 9 of 15
9. When was Schubert's 'Death and Maiden' Quartet composed?
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Question 10 of 15
10. How many of Schubert's symphonies were published during his lifetime?
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Question 11 of 15
11. When Schubert played quartets with his father and older brothers, which instrument did he always play?

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Question 12 of 15
12. Ignaz was the brother for whom Schubert had the most affection.



Question 13 of 15
13. Which one of these sonatas did Schubert write?
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Question 14 of 15
14. In which year did Schubert compose the 'Trout' Quintet?
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Question 15 of 15
15. How many songs did Schubert write?
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Mar 24 2024 : Guest 109: 4/15
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 158: 5/15
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 212: 8/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which year was Schubert born?

Answer: 1797

He was born on January 31, 1797, in Vienna, Austria.
2. How old was Schubert when he died?

Answer: 31

Schubert died on November 19, 1828, of typhoid fever. Unlike most other great composers, it appeared as though Schubert was unaware of his own genius.
3. How many symphonies did Schubert write (counting those finished by others)?

Answer: 9

The same as Beethoven.
4. What number was Schubert's 'Unfinished' symphony?

Answer: 8th

It's known as 'Unfinished' because it consists of two movements rather than the more traditional four.
5. What number was Schubert's 'Great' symphony?

Answer: 9th

It was never performed in his lifetime, as he died in the same year.
6. What is Schubert's fourth Symphony better known as?

Answer: Tragic

This was composed in 1816.
7. Schubert composed 'The Erlking' near the end of his life.

Answer: False

He wrote it as a teenager in a few hours; it's one of his best known Lieds.
8. The 'Schubertiads' were evening gatherings for lovers of Schubert's music.

Answer: True

Cool name!
9. When was Schubert's 'Death and Maiden' Quartet composed?

Answer: 1824

It was one of his last String Quartets.
10. How many of Schubert's symphonies were published during his lifetime?

Answer: 0

They were not rediscovered until the second half of the nineteenth century.
11. When Schubert played quartets with his father and older brothers, which instrument did he always play?

Answer: viola

His brothers, Ferdinand and Ignaz, played first and second violin and his Papa played cello.
12. Ignaz was the brother for whom Schubert had the most affection.

Answer: False

It was Ferdinand.
13. Which one of these sonatas did Schubert write?

Answer: Arpeggione

The rest are by Beethoven. The arpeggione was similiar to a guitar but held between the knees and played with a bow.
14. In which year did Schubert compose the 'Trout' Quintet?

Answer: 1819

He was 22.
15. How many songs did Schubert write?

Answer: More than 600

Phew! Hard to believe he died at 31!
Source: Author shostakovich

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