Composer Quizzes, Questions & Answers

We hear music every day. Popular tunes come on the radio and over speakers in public places. Music serves to set the mood and fill silence in movies and TV shows. We know some of the songwriters that create popular songs, but how about the people behind film scores and classical music? Did you know that Johann Pachelbel composed over 500 pieces?

Did you know that Beethoven only wrote one opera, Fidelio in 1805? Do you know that Frederic Chopin was only 7 years old when he wrote his first piece of music, a polonaise? Do you know what name Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was given at baptism? If you guessed Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart then you’re definitely a classical music expert! You just might be ready to try your hand at some of our quizzes!

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Quiz: Which Classic Composer Are You?

Embark on a harmonious journey into the world of classical music and discover the composer within you with our engaging quiz, "Which Classic Composer Are You?" Have you ever wondered which classic composer lies in you?...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 357 | Last updated: Feb 9, 2024

Sample Question
Imagine composing a piece. What inspires you most?

Deep emotions and powerful struggles

Witty melodies and playful charm

Technical virtuosity and dazzling displays

Which Composer Are You?

Are you Desprez? Are you Bach? Are you Mozart? Are you Beethoven? or are you John Williams! Find out now! :)

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 536 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
What instruments do you play?

None at all! I sing!

Most all instruments! (Piano, violin, flute, guitar, drums..and so on)

I play the organ for my local church

Mostly the piano

The piano and violin (2 or so instruments)

Baroque/Classical Period Composer Quiz

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 101 | Last updated: Feb 5, 2024

Sample Question
How many "Brandenburg Concertos" did Bach compose?

5

6

10

4

Important Life Facts About Jelly Roll Morton! Quiz

This is a Trivia Quiz on the life Facts About Jelly Roll Morton! If you hear about new Orleans, one thing that will ring to you is how it is the homeland of some of the best jazz players time with Jelly being at the top of the...

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 135 | Last updated: Jan 29, 2024

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From the "ALL THIS JAZZ" box. W.C. Handy had the first published Blues tune to sheet music in 1912 (the same year the Titanic went down). What was the name of that song?

Memphis Blues

Dead Man Blues

Blackwater Blues

Jammin' on the Blues

How Well You Know Henry Purcell? Quiz

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 241 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Purcell is thought of as one of the great English composers of music for the theater. How many operas did he write?

1

14

36

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Who Is Lin-manuel Miranda?

Who Is Lin-Manuel Miranda?

Once there was Beethowen, and now, there's Lin-Manuel Miranda. New York born and raised, this composer is one of the best America's got. Miranda's also a lyricist, playwright, actor, and the star of today's...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 252 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023

Sample Question
How many Tony nominations did Miranda's "In The Heights" get?

3

13

23

7

Fats Waller Worksheet From Composers Monthly

Fats Waller Worksheet from Composers Monthly

Once you get the Composer's Monthly worksheet, use this program to answer the questions on the back. Read carefully, you will have one chance to complete the assignment.

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 74 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Read ALL THIS JAZZ on the back. What is a 'riff' in jazz?

A solo

An ostinato

A repeat

A name of a dog

Musical Composers Unit Review

Questions: 30 | Attempts: 109 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Bach, Handel and Vivaldi are from what musical era?

Romantic Era

Classical Era

Baroque Era

20th Century Era

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