Classical Music Quizzes, Trivia and Puzzles

Classical Music Trivia Quizzes

The Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, Romantic and Modern periods all fall under the heading 'Classical.'

175 Classical Music quizzes and 2,450 Classical Music trivia questions.

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Composers (80 quizzes)

Easy Classical Music Quizzes (9)

Tough Classical Music Quizzes (20)

Twentieth-Century Classical Music (11)

Don't Be so Modest, Mussorgsky! great trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 3 mins

A quiz on "Pictures at an Exhibition"

Modest Mussorgsky's 1874 masterpiece "Pictures at an Exhibition" is a suite of ten piano pieces tied together by a recurring "Promenade" theme. Each movement is a musical description of various paintings by his friend Viktor Hartmann, who died in 1873.

Average, 10 Qns, reedy, Feb 21 23

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reedy

Feb 21 23
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Surprising Facts Behind Popular Classics best quiz

- 25 questions - 10 mins

Are you a classical music "dummy" who has occasionally wondered about the various classical pieces which turn up in movies, on TV, at weddings, etc? This quiz is for you. Good luck!

Average, 25 Qns, jouen58, Mar 01 19

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Mar 01 19
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Melodies and Motifs: Classical - 10 questions - 3 mins

Here are ten snippets of melodies from classical pieces. Can you name them all?

Average, 10 Qns, qrayx, Sep 02 22

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Sep 02 22
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Melodies and Motifs: Classical Again - 10 questions - 3 mins

Here are ten more snippets of melodies from classical pieces. Can you name them all?

Average, 10 Qns, qrayx, Sep 03 22

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qrayx
Sep 03 22
107 plays

Melodies and Motifs: Classical Pianos - 10 questions - 2 mins

Here are ten snippets of melodies from well-known piano pieces. Do you recognize them?

Average, 10 Qns, qrayx, Jan 19 23

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qrayx
Jan 19 23
101 plays

Temporal Rift - 10 questions - 4 mins

A rift in time opened up right in the middle of my rehearsal - there are composers from the past here right now! Can you help determine which musical period each of these composers need to go back to?

Average, 10 Qns, reedy, Jan 19 22

Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

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reedy

Jan 19 22
4680 plays

The World's Greatest Conductors best quiz

- 10 questions - 6 mins

In the world of Western classical music, the phenomenon of the conductor as superstar really dates from the early part of the twentieth century. How many of these famous maestros can you identify?

Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Mar 08 13

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That Glorious Song of Old great trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 3 mins

Some of the best loved songs and arias come from opera, operettas and oratorios. Come for a musical journey with me to visit some of the best known songs of old.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Oct 23 17

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Oct 23 17
2074 plays

Alphabet of Musical Oddities best quiz

- 25 questions - 4 mins

Composers, conductors, instruments or musical instructions from A to Z. Can you find the odd one out in these sets? Nearly all of them are taken from the world of classical music.

Average, 25 Qns, Lottie1001, Jul 19 18

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Jul 19 18
1642 plays

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Ten Great Pianists top quiz

- 10 questions - 5 mins

As a solo instrument, the piano is second to none in classical music, and many internationally famed players have made their mark as performers. This quiz tests your knowledge of just ten of them.

Average, 10 Qns, stedman, May 26 11

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1175 plays

Quick Question

The majestic theme for the PBS series "Masterpiece Theater" ("Rondeau") is by a composer of what national origin?

From Quiz "Surprising Facts Behind Popular Classics"

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Ten Great Violinists top quiz

- 10 questions - 5 mins

From the start of the nineteenth century to the present day, many great solo violinists have made their mark in the world of classical music. This quiz tests your knowledge of just ten of them.

Average, 10 Qns, stedman, May 02 09

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1557 plays

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Orchestras of the World top quiz

- 10 questions - 6 mins

There are many first-class orchestras active throughout the world today. Can you identify some of the most famous from these clues?

Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Apr 14 11

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1995 plays

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Symphonies and their Nicknames great trivia quiz

- 25 questions - 5 mins

Many symphonies over the years have had names attached to them: sometimes by the composer, sometimes not. Can you match the composer with the named symphony?

Average, 25 Qns, stedman, Nov 16 13

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1793 plays

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Animals in Classical Music popular trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

Several classical composers have named one or more of their works after an animal. Here are some questions about these classical compositions.

Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Dec 12 10

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855 plays

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Back to the Fugue editor best quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

How do you pronounce "fugue"? Say the word "few" and add a hard G (like at the end of "dog") to the end. Now that we've covered that, we can move on to questions like "What are some features of fugues?" and "What are some famous fugues"?

Average, 10 Qns, celicadriver, Oct 15 11

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A Symphony of Animals great trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

This quiz, inspired by an Author Challenge by kyleisalive, features a brief survey of animals in classical music. How many do you recognize?

Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Jul 22 11

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1193 plays

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The Curse of the Ninth Symphony top quiz

- 10 questions - 5 mins

Beethoven completed nine symphonies before his death. Since then, some composers have been superstitious about reaching this total, and a surprising number have in fact failed to make it to number ten. This quiz tests your knowledge of some of them.

Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Dec 19 08

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2190 plays

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Welcome to The Proms top quiz

- 15 questions - 5 mins

The Henry Wood Promenade Concerts have for many years played a central role in London's musical life. This quiz is a short introduction to the history, music and strange rituals attached to this great music festival.

Average, 15 Qns, stedman, Dec 20 04

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622 plays

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The Invasion of Classical Music popular trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 5 mins

From Bugs Bunny to the silver screen, you have slowly been brainwashed to accept classical music in your daily life without even knowing its true origins. So, who are the composers who penned these catchy tunes?

Average, 10 Qns, triviasoprano, Dec 10 21

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Dec 10 21
2327 plays

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Requiem

- 10 questions - 5 mins

You can't get closer to Christian music than Requiem Masses, which are among the most stirring of musical compositions. Requiems have been created by several well known classical composers, and some lesser known. Can you identify them from the clues?

Average, 10 Qns, davejacobs, May 30 19

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May 30 19
152 plays

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Verirrt in der Uebersetzung - 10 questions - 4 mins

The title is German for "Lost in Translation". Some German lyrics of classical music were translated into English, but the melody was "lost in translation". Can you answer a question if I give you the translated lyrics? Sing along if you dare.

Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Aug 29 21

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JanIQ

Aug 29 21
143 plays

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All in the Family - 10 questions - 5 mins

Musical talent runs in certain families. What do you know about these classical composers and their musical family members?

Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Jun 22 16

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JanIQ

Jun 22 16
155 plays

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Classics From the Crypt top quiz

- 10 questions - 5 mins

With Halloween nearly upon us, I thought I'd do a quiz on some works from the classical repertoire which have a touch (or more) of the macabre or sinister about them. Proceed at your own risk...

Average, 10 Qns, jouen58, Nov 01 04

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917 plays

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Classical Music--Symphonic Nicknames popular trivia quiz

- 15 questions - 4 mins

Many pieces of symphonic music have been given 'nicknames' either by the composer or by others, e.g. Shubert's Symphony No. 8 is called 'The Unfinished'. Match the symphony with the composer.

Average, 15 Qns, Pat6789, Aug 09 02

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Crank it Up a Notch great trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 5 mins

Classical music is often seen as gentle and mellow, but there are many pieces that, when played during quiet hours at full volume, will lead to the neighbors calling the cops on you. See how much you know about these pieces that crank it up a notch!

Average, 10 Qns, eyhung, Feb 04 15

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311 plays

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Classical Music in Popular Culture great trivia quiz

- 20 questions - 7 mins

Classical music is not just heard in the symphony hall. The work of the classical masters is often used in movies and popular songs. In this quiz you will be asked to identify classical works and their composers used in movies and popular recordings.

Average, 20 Qns, Akhnaten, Feb 02 13

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1684 plays

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Music for Chamber Wind Ensemble great trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 5 mins

Welcome to the colorful world of the chamber wind ensemble! From Baroque to Modern, we will explore composers, genres, and pieces from this beautiful and highly listenable repertoire. Note: the word "horn" in this quiz refers to the French horn.

Average, 10 Qns, celicadriver, Oct 24 13

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186 plays

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Places in Classical Music - 10 questions - 4 mins

In this quiz, the composer of a piece of music has referenced a particular place which may possibly have influenced him, in naming it. Can you identify the place from the description?

Average, 10 Qns, davejacobs, Apr 17 22

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Apr 17 22
224 plays

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Light Classics - 10 questions - 4 mins

This is a very light hearted quiz about classical music. I hope you enjoy it.

Average, 10 Qns, Serenesh, Nov 08 18

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Nov 08 18
308 plays

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Bells and Whistles - 10 questions - 4 mins

Classical orchestras can be more interesting than you'd think - sometimes you find the most unlikely instruments alongside the violins and clarinets.

Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Nov 08 12

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489 plays

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Classically Yours popular trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 5 mins

Every artistic genius, brilliant as one may be, needs inspiration. Think you know the secret behind the great classics?

Average, 10 Qns, cdauphinais, Nov 04 12

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472 plays

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Classical Music Volume 1 - 10 questions - 3 mins

Here are some classical music questions that I think you'll enjoy...

Average, 10 Qns, mkp51, Jul 21 06

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2308 plays

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Classical Musical Classics - 10 questions - 3 mins

Classical music is a wonderful source of entertainment for everyone young and old. In this quiz, I will give you a classic, and you give me the name of the composer.

Average, 10 Qns, richicago, Aug 12 21

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richicago
Aug 12 21
1621 plays

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Classical, Baroque, and Romantic Music - 10 questions - 4 mins

Whether you are a music veteran or one who just took a music theory class - there is a lot of information about music history in this quiz. Hope you enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, klavierstueck, Jun 28 10

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496 plays

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Mixed, Musical Bits - 10 questions - 4 mins

This quiz is a hodgepodge of trivia from the world of classical music. Some of it is well-known and some of it isn't.- See how you get on.

Average, 10 Qns, Jomarion, Sep 27 11

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490 plays

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Building the Chamber Ensemble from 1 to 11 - 10 questions - 4 mins

This quiz is about pieces of music for just one player all the way up to 11 players. Mostly for mixed winds, strings, and/or keyboard, they are from the Baroque era through the 20th century.

Average, 10 Qns, celicadriver, Mar 21 14

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173 plays

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Music for the Human Voice - 10 questions - 4 mins

From the 11th century motets of Hildegarde von Bingen to the Masses of J.S. Bach to the works of modern composers like Britten and Vaughn Williams, choral and operatic music has provided some of the most powerful and beautiful pieces in existence today.

Average, 10 Qns, kevinatilusa, May 15 03

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724 plays

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Symphonic Poems - 10 questions - 3 mins

An 'invention' of Franz Liszt, the symphonic poem was very popular in the second half of the 19th century. Can you name the composer of the following symphonic poems?

Average, 10 Qns, aiken, Sep 09 22

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Sep 09 22
655 plays

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Have a very Classical Christmas! - 10 questions - 5 mins

Composers through the ages have taken inspiration from Christmas for their musical works. This quiz invites you to identify some of them and their works.

Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Dec 03 20

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Dec 03 20
738 plays

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Not opera, but the next best thing... - 10 questions - 5 mins

I wrote this quiz while working on my first opera. This quiz is my expression of appreciation for those great composers who influenced me without having written any great operas themselves.

Average, 10 Qns, Arpeggionist, Dec 25 21

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Dec 25 21
521 plays

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Who Wrote...? - 10 questions - 3 mins

If you know much about classical music, you shouldn't have any problems with this quiz. I will give you a piece of classical music and a choice of several composers. This is my first quiz, so have fun!

Average, 10 Qns, pronkh, Jul 09 14

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718 plays

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Made in America? You Better Believe It! - 15 questions - 5 mins

How well do you know your works by American composers? Take this quiz to find out?

Average, 15 Qns, bmrsnr, May 30 19

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May 30 19
500 plays

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Classical Nicknames - 10 questions - 3 mins

I give you the names of the pieces and their composers, you supply the work's nickname.

Average, 10 Qns, fdgla, Oct 06 09

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1390 plays

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Music History for Classical Fanatics - 15 questions - 3 mins

Here is a quiz about the history of music for all of you nutty music wizards out there! Questions will jump from the 20th century to as far back as the 18th century.

Average, 15 Qns, Bartok1, Apr 07 07

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757 plays

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Famous Pieces of Music - 10 questions - 3 mins

I'll give you the name of a piece, and you tell me who wrote it.

Average, 10 Qns, billybob87, Jun 29 13

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2692 plays

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Samples of Classical Music Types - 10 questions - 4 mins

This is a further exploration of musical terms that refer to pieces and types of classical music.

Average, 10 Qns, chalcedony, Mar 26 20

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chalcedony
Mar 26 20
139 plays

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Know Your Classical Music Forms - 10 questions - 4 mins

Calling classical music connoisseurs and choristers. Identify each form of classical music by definition.

Average, 10 Qns, chalcedony, May 06 20

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May 06 20
173 plays

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Small Talk About Historical Classics - 10 questions - 4 mins

Sometimes classic musical compositions or their makers get surrounded by anecdotes or have a history of their own outside music. Such 'trifles' and 'small talk' is what this quiz deals with.

Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Sep 29 03

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731 plays

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Popular Classics - 10 questions - 5 mins

It need not be "pop music" to be popular. Some classic works and especially fragments of classic works had conquered the world long before there were any charts. Check your knowledge.

Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Oct 05 18

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Oct 05 18
1392 plays

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10 MORE Favorite Concert Band Works - 10 questions - 4 mins

Just like my previous quiz, there is no certain order or ranking; just 10 more band works that get a lot of play. Hope you enjoy.

Average, 10 Qns, marchlover, Mar 20 10

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217 plays

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Which Musical Period? - 10 questions - 3 mins

Identify the period (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Modern) each of the following musical forms or composers became popular in.

Average, 10 Qns, dragon_lover42, Aug 22 05

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615 plays

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A Night on Classical Mountain - 10 questions - 3 mins

Sit back, relax and try your classical music knowledge with this fun quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, Will2510, Oct 14 18

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Oct 14 18
207 plays

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All About Musical Pieces - 10 questions - 3 mins

Hey, this is my first quiz and it contains questions about musical pieces ranging from pianos to orchestras.

Average, 10 Qns, torpolizer, Nov 26 18

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torpolizer
Nov 26 18
435 plays

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English Music and Composers - 10 questions - 3 mins

English music is often overlooked, but there are some wonderful pieces and great composers. See if you know any of them.

Average, 10 Qns, markarian, Dec 16 02

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518 plays

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Classical Music - 10 questions - 3 mins

The Classical Music Era is one of the most interesting eras music has to offer.

Average, 10 Qns, Scifer, Jan 31 12

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409 plays