History Of Western Music! Trivia Questions Quiz

5 Questions | By Sachetha | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 1006

Western music has its origins in Europe and has undergone a lot of changes since its inception. There were different songs and notations throughout history, and some can still be heard in theatres today. How about you take up the trivia quiz below on the history of western music and see if you are attentive when it comes to the changes it undergone and the different composer’s works too.

Questions and Answers

1.

Who composed 'The Flying Dutchman'?
- A.
  
  Richard Wagner
- B.
  
  Mozart
- C.
  
  Robert Schumann
- D.
  
  Giuseppe Verdi
2.

Who composed ' Faust Symphony '?
- A.
  
  Johann Sebastien Bach
- B.
  
  Franz Liszt
- C.
  
  Franz Schubert
- D.
  
  Frederic Handel
3.

Who is the "Father of the symphony"?
- A.
  
  Giuseppe Verdi
- B.
  
  Richard Wagner
- C.
  
  Franz Joseph Hayden
- D.
  
  Ludwig van Beethoven
4.

Which of the following is an oratorio?
- A.
  
  Fidelio
- B.
  
  William tel overture
- C.
  
  Vernice
- D.
  
  Israel in Egypt
5.

What Italian city was renowned for its public festivals, which outnumbered similar festivities in other cities?
- A.
  
  Rome
- B.
  
  Venice
- C.
  
  Milan
- D.
  
  Naples