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Quiz about The Shape of Music
Quiz about The Shape of Music

The Shape of Music Trivia Quiz


Here is a mixture of music that crosses many decades, and many styles of music. All the song titles have a shape in them. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
364,691
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10
1. "Don't Be Square (Be There)" was one of the songs on which British band's 1980 album "Kings of the Wild Frontier"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which British-American rock group included the song "Bermuda Triangle" in their 1974 album "Heroes Are Hard to Find"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which powerful female singer sang "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971), the theme song to the James Bond movie of the same name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. On February 20, 1965, according to the Billboard Hot 100, the number one song in the U.S. was "This Diamond Ring" by which of the following groups?
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Circle of Steel" by Gordon Lightfoot is a song about which of the following things? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Nominated for an Academy Award, "The Circle of Life"(1994) by Elton John, was a big hit for which of the following movies? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In which of the following music albums would you find Aerosmith's rendition of the song entitled "Round and Round" (1975)? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1963 country singer Patsy Cline released a song that had which of the following shape titles? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Crystal Ball" (2006) is the name of a love song released by the group Nirvana.


Question 10 of 10
10. Who sang the heartbreaking song "Square One", which can be heard on the soundtrack for the 2005 movie "Elizabethtown"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Don't Be Square (Be There)" was one of the songs on which British band's 1980 album "Kings of the Wild Frontier"?

Answer: Adam and the Ants

Adam and the Ants were a British band that recorded from 1977 until 1982. Their flamboyant and overtly sexual style of singing turned them into a cult favorite. This band had many members come and go, and "Kings of the Wild Frontier" was the second of their three albums. Some of their lyrics were definitely off the wall. Here is an example of the opening lyrics to their song "Don't Be Square (Be There)":

"Music for a future age
Don't be square be there
All good clean fun
Whatever that means

Antmusic for sexpeople
Sexmusic for antpeople
Get off your knees
And hear the insect prayer"
2. Which British-American rock group included the song "Bermuda Triangle" in their 1974 album "Heroes Are Hard to Find"?

Answer: Fleetwood Mac

Known world-wide for their pop rock music, Fleetwood Mac performed live for over 40 years. "Heroes Are Hard to Find" was their ninth album and included the song "Bermuda Triangle" about the mysterious area of water that is rumored to have claimed numerous ships and planes in unusual or unknown circumstances.

The lyrics are a straight forward accusation of a government conspiracy to cover up whatever is or is not going on in the area.
3. Which powerful female singer sang "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971), the theme song to the James Bond movie of the same name?

Answer: Shirley Bassey

Shirley Bassey sang the theme songs for three different James Bond movies, "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971), "Goldfinger" (1964) and "Moonraker" in 1979. There were a lot of objections to the song "Diamonds Are Forever" because in contained a lot of sexual innuendo. The song, indeed the whole soundtrack, were written by English composer John Barry. An example of some of the lyrics that caused concern are as follows:

"Diamonds are forever,
They are all I need to please me,
They can stimulate and tease me,
They won't leave in the night,
I've no fear that they might desert me."
4. On February 20, 1965, according to the Billboard Hot 100, the number one song in the U.S. was "This Diamond Ring" by which of the following groups?

Answer: Gary Lewis & The Playboys

Gary Lewis & The Playboys released "This Diamond Ring" in January of 1965 and it was the number one song in the U.S. within a month. It is a song about a relationship that has gone wrong and lost the magic and glitter that is usually seen early in a relationship. Here are some of the lyrics of this song:
"Who wants to buy this diamond ring
She took it off her finger,
Now it doesn't mean a thing
This diamond ring doesn't shine for me anymore
And this diamond ring doesn't mean what it meant before
So if you've got someone whose love is true
Let it shine for you."

The easy listening melody can be heard on many classic rock stations decades after it was released.
5. "Circle of Steel" by Gordon Lightfoot is a song about which of the following things?

Answer: Christmas

"Circle of Steel" by Gordon Lightfoot is one of the saddest Christmas songs you will ever hear. It is the sad story of a mother who, after losing her newborn baby, has nothing left but an heirloom cup. It is also about a father who is now in prison after stealing in an attempt to provide for his family.

It compares how Christmas time may be promoted as the "most wonderful time of the year" when in fact, for many, it is the saddest, hardest time of the year. This song appears on Lightfoot's "Sundown" album, released in 1974.
6. Nominated for an Academy Award, "The Circle of Life"(1994) by Elton John, was a big hit for which of the following movies?

Answer: The Lion King

Found on "The Lion King Soundtrack", "The Circle of Life" was one of the many hit songs from this movie. The music was written by Elton John who also performed it for the movie. The lyrics of the song were written by Tim Rice. It is a simple song about the beginning and the end, life and death, and everything in between.

The song reminds us to be thankful for what we have and to keep searching until we find our place in the world.
7. In which of the following music albums would you find Aerosmith's rendition of the song entitled "Round and Round" (1975)?

Answer: Toys in the Attic

"Toys in the Attic" was Aerosmith's third album and included hits such as "Walk This Way", and "Sweet Emotion". It also included the song "Round and Round" which talks about how dizzying and difficult life and love can be. The singer tells his audience that he is lost and is not sure where he is headed in the future, because everything feels like it is going "Round and Round".
8. In 1963 country singer Patsy Cline released a song that had which of the following shape titles?

Answer: Triangle

Patsy Cline's song is entitled "Triangle". It is about being in love with two different people at the same time. This song is sometimes known as "Tra Le La Le La, Triangle". Patsy uses her poignant voice to convey the difficulty of her position. These are an example of the touching lyrics of this song:

"I've got my life in such a mess,
And I don't know what to do.
How can I live in this old world,
And be in love with two?
If I said goodbye to my first true love,
My heart would break in two.
For I'm halfway still in love with him,
And half in love with you."
9. "Crystal Ball" (2006) is the name of a love song released by the group Nirvana.

Answer: False

Released on Halloween of 2006, "Crystal Ball" by Styx is a haunting song of a man wondering what the future will hold. He sings about how a crystal ball would help him to see the future. It is a lament on the uncertainty of life, and how frightening the future can seem at some times. Nirvana disbanded in 1994, almost twelve years before this song was released.

This grunge-rock band from Washington state never recovered from the death of their lead singer Kurt Cobain in 1994. Styx, who are from Chicago, however were active, off and on, for over 50 years, and "Crystal Ball" was just one of their many hits.
10. Who sang the heartbreaking song "Square One", which can be heard on the soundtrack for the 2005 movie "Elizabethtown"?

Answer: Tom Petty

"Square One" by Tom Petty can be heard on his 2006 album "Highway Companion" and was part of the soundtrack for the film "Elizabethtown" (2005) starring Orlando Bloom, and Kirsten Dunst. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Song. Many people think that this is a song about battling addiction. That the singer is attempting to tell the audience that you CAN always start over.

The song encourages you to look towards your future and let go of your past. This soundtrack included songs from Elton John, Lindsey Buckingham, and Ryan Adams, as well as Tom Petty.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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