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Quiz about Composers for Kids
Quiz about Composers for Kids

Composers for Kids Trivia Quiz


"Composition is a serious matter of harmony, theory and experience", says the professor. "Maybe, but let's see", says little Wolfgang.

A multiple-choice quiz by aliax. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
aliax
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
373,676
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
401
Last 3 plays: Guest 1 (5/10), Guest 38 (10/10), Guest 23 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Little Wolfgang began composing before he learned to read and write. What was his surname, by the way? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Little Johann loved copying music at night, so when he grew old he almost went blind. Who made an appointment with the eye doctor? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Little Clara played piano very well and was called a virtuoso. Later she married a famous composer and they published love songs together. What new name did she get? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "Daddy wrote a little music book as a present for mom, which is good, because she has at least ten of us to take care of", says little C. P. E., later to become a member of which composing clan? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Little Petya goes for a walk and meets a scary wolf. It is all documented in different instruments by Mr. Sergei ______. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Some of the composers wrote so much "serious" music that nothing much was left over for kids to play. Which of the following never wrote a piano cycle for kids? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Little Emily saves the world from aliens with her violin in which opera by the modern American composer Gian Carlo Menotti? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. You would like to protect yourself from aliens by playing an instrument. Which one of the following pieces is best to listen to for an overview of instruments to choose from? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Now that you are equipped with your new instrument, you can play it in most unusual places. Or play at playing in unusual places. C. Saint-Saens wrote which piece to play at a zoo? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Music is a language spoken by people around the world and by young and old alike. Which musical, with music composed by Richard Rodgers, tells us a story of music bonding kids and grown ups? Hint





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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Little Wolfgang began composing before he learned to read and write. What was his surname, by the way?

Answer: Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart almost stands for "prodigy". His father wrote down his first compositions by ear. When Wolfgang learned how to write himself, he composed "The Little Night Music" and "The Magic Flute" and many other pieces.
2. Little Johann loved copying music at night, so when he grew old he almost went blind. Who made an appointment with the eye doctor?

Answer: Mr. Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach lived with his older brother when he was little. He loved music and copied some of his brother's secretly at night with almost no light.
3. Little Clara played piano very well and was called a virtuoso. Later she married a famous composer and they published love songs together. What new name did she get?

Answer: Mrs. Schumann

Clara Schumann was a star pianist since childhood. Her father gave her lessons and another student of his, Robert Schumann, fell in love with her. He composed hundreds of songs for her. Mr. Beethoven, Mr. Liszt and Mr. Chopin never married at all.
4. "Daddy wrote a little music book as a present for mom, which is good, because she has at least ten of us to take care of", says little C. P. E., later to become a member of which composing clan?

Answer: The Bachs

J. S. Bach was also famous for his children, many of whom became musicians. They had complicated names, like Carl Philip Emanuel (C. P. E. looks easier). "Das Notenbüchlein von Anna Magdalena Bach" is a collection of short and beautiful keyboard pieces.
5. Little Petya goes for a walk and meets a scary wolf. It is all documented in different instruments by Mr. Sergei ______.

Answer: Prokofiev

The Bach clan was active a long time ago and a long way from Sergei Prokofiev. By this time, many new instruments were used. "Peter and the Wolf" is a good and fast way to get acquainted with them.
6. Some of the composers wrote so much "serious" music that nothing much was left over for kids to play. Which of the following never wrote a piano cycle for kids?

Answer: Richard Wagner

Tchaikovsky wrote one "Children's album", Schumann wrote two and Bartok wrote six, containing 153 pieces! Richard Wagner usually wrote long operas, which last no less then three hours each.
7. Little Emily saves the world from aliens with her violin in which opera by the modern American composer Gian Carlo Menotti?

Answer: Help, Help, the Globolinks!

Yes, the Globolinks, vaguely similar to the aliens from "Scary Movie", can be chased away only by the sound of music! That's why everyone should be able to play at least some notes on something.
8. You would like to protect yourself from aliens by playing an instrument. Which one of the following pieces is best to listen to for an overview of instruments to choose from?

Answer: "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" by B. Britten

"The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" has little solo parts for many instruments. For those who like it more up to date, there is an electric version of almost any instrument there. Electric violins look pretty cool in different colors.
9. Now that you are equipped with your new instrument, you can play it in most unusual places. Or play at playing in unusual places. C. Saint-Saens wrote which piece to play at a zoo?

Answer: The Carnival of the Animals

"The Carnival of the Animals" uses different instruments for different animals, similarly to "Peter and the Wolf". If you like ballet, then ballerinas dance beautifully to the "Swan" from "The Carnival".
10. Music is a language spoken by people around the world and by young and old alike. Which musical, with music composed by Richard Rodgers, tells us a story of music bonding kids and grown ups?

Answer: The Sound of Music

Maria, a fresh-from-the-convent governess, brings her guitar and love of music to the von Trapp family. It transfroms the children and their father and everyone lives happily ever after. Why not start out writing a song about your favourite things today?
Source: Author aliax

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