Classical Music Trivia
From pianos invented by Cristofori to Beethoven’s epic twists, prove you've got the chops to rock the classical stage.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Which technique is characterized by plucking violin strings instead of using a bow?
Pizzicato
Which musical term describes the sequence of chords that signals the end of a phrase?
Cadence
Which non-traditional instrument, known for its 16 explosive shots, features in Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture?
Cannons
In Wagner’s Ring Cycle, which opera features the famous prelude known as the Ride of the Valkyries?
Die Walküre
Which conductor led two historic Berlin performances of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony after the Wall fell, famously altering a key word in its choral finale?
Leonard Bernstein