Challenging Music Trivia

What is the highest-selling album of all time?

• The Bodyguard Soundtrack

• Back in Black by AC/DC

• Thriller by Michael Jackson

• The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd

Which composer is known for the 'Four Seasons'?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Antonio Vivaldi

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

What instrument has 88 keys?

• Violin

• Piano

• Flute

• Guitar

Who is known as the 'King of Pop'?

• Elvis Presley

• Madonna

• Michael Jackson

• Prince

Which band was Freddie Mercury the lead singer of?

• Led Zeppelin

• Pink Floyd

• Queen

• The Beatles

What is the term for a repeated musical phrase?

• motif

• melody

• harmony

• theme

Which famous music festival takes place in California?

• Lollapalooza

• Glastonbury

• Burning Man

• Coachella

What genre of music is characterized by a strong rhythm and often features brass instruments?

• Classical music

• Heavy metal

• Pop music

• Brass band music or New Orleans jazz

Who wrote the famous opera 'The Magic Flute'?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Richard Wagner

• Giacomo Puccini

• Giuseppe Verdi

What is the name of the musical symbol that indicates a note should be played longer?

• fermata

• staccato

• crescendo

• legato