Author: Mauvin Sequeira

Q1. In which year was Alban Berg born? A. 1885 B. 1890 C. 1875 D. 1880 Answer: A. 1885 Q2. Alban Berg was a prominent composer associated with which musical movement? A. Impressionism B. Second Viennese School C. Romanticism D. Minimalism Answer: B. Second Viennese School Q3. Which composer was Alban Berg’s primary teacher? A. Gustav Mahler B. Richard Strauss C. Arnold Schoenberg D. Anton Webern Answer: C. Arnold Schoenberg

Q1. In which century was Francois Couperin primarily active as a composer? A. 15th century B. 16th century C. 17th century D. 18th century Answer: D. 18th century Q2. What was Francois Couperin’s primary instrument, for which he composed extensively? A. Violin B. Harpsichord C. Flute D. Organ Answer: B. Harpsichord Q3. Francois Couperin is most closely associated with which musical style or period? A. Renaissance B. Classical C. Baroque D. Romantic Answer: C. Baroque

Q1. In which year was Jules Massenet born? A. 1832 B. 1842 C. 1852 D. 1862 Answer: B. 1842 Q2. Jules Massenet was a prominent composer of which musical era? A. Baroque B. Classical C. Romantic D. Modernist Answer: C. Romantic Q3. In which country was Jules Massenet born? A. Italy B. France C. Germany D. Austria Answer: B. France

Q1. William Byrd is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of which historical period? A. Medieval B. Renaissance C. Baroque D. Classical Answer: B. Renaissance Q2. In which year was William Byrd born? A. 1540 B. 1545 C. 1563 D. 1572 Answer: A. 1540 Q3. Byrd spent much of his professional life associated with which institution? A. St. Paul’s Cathedral B. Westminster Abbey C. Chapel Royal D. Canterbury Cathedral Answer: C. Chapel Royal

Q1. In which century did Thomas Tallis primarily compose his music? A. 15th century B. 16th century C. 17th century D. 18th century Answer: B. 16th century Q2. Thomas Tallis served as a composer and organist under how many English monarchs? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five Answer: C. Four Q3. Which of Tallis’s works is considered one of the most complex 40-part motets ever written? A. Gaude gloriosa B. Spem in alium C. Salvator mundi D. O nata lux Answer: B. Spem in alium

Q1. Hildegard of Bingen is widely regarded as the earliest composer whose music has survived with an attributable name. In which century did she live and compose most of her works? A. 10th century B. 11th century C. 12th century D. 13th century Answer: C. 12th century Q2. What was the primary language in which Hildegard wrote the texts for her musical compositions? A. German B. Latin C. French D. Greek Answer: B. Latin Q3. Hildegard’s most famous musical collection is contained in two large manuscripts. What is the commonly accepted title of the larger one? A. Wiesbaden Codex B. ... Read more

Q1. In which year was Antonio Salieri born? A. 1740 B. 1750 C. 1760 D. 1770 Answer: B. 1750 Q2. Where was Antonio Salieri born? A. Venice B. Verona C. Legnago D. Milan Answer: C. Legnago Q3. What was the name of Salieri's older brother who initially taught him music? A. Giuseppe B. Francesco C. Giovanni D. Leopold Answer: B. Francesco

Q1. In which city was Vincenzo Bellini born? A. Naples B. Milan C. Catania D. Venice Answer: C. Catania Q2. What year was Vincenzo Bellini born? A. 1792 B. 1801 C. 1810 D. 1820 Answer: B. 1801 Q3. Bellini was considered a child prodigy; at what age did he reportedly compose his first pieces? A. Three B. Five C. Six D. Twelve Answer: C. Six

Q1. What is the full name of the French composer known as Charles Gounod? A. Charles-Francois Gounod B. Charles-Louis Gounod C. Charles-Antoine Gounod D. Charles-Henri Gounod Answer: A. Charles-Francois Gounod Q2. In which year was Charles Gounod born? A. 1816 B. 1818 C. 1820 D. 1822 Answer: B. 1818 Q3. Where was Charles Gounod born? A. Lyon B. Marseille C. Paris D. Bordeaux Answer: C. Paris

Q1. In which year was John Cage born? A. 1902 B. 1912 C. 1922 D. 1932 Answer: B. 1912 Q2. What is John Cage best known for in the field of music? A. Classical symphonies B. Jazz improvisation C. Experimental and avant-garde compositions D. Pop music production Answer: C. Experimental and avant-garde compositions Q3. Which of John Cage’s works is famously known for its use of silence? A. Sonatas and Interludes B. 4’33” C. Music of Changes D. Imaginary Landscape No. 1 Answer: B. 4’33”