Entertainment: Music trivia questions
5102 multiple-choice Entertainment: Music trivia questions with four options and the answer.
- Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born in Kamsko-Votkinsk, Russia, in what year?
- In what year was Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky appointed Professor of Music Theory and Harmony at the Moscow Conservatory?
- On July 18, 1877 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky married his conservatory student, Antonina Milyukova, but the couple separated after what period of time?
- How many symphonies did Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky write?
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky dedicated his violin concerto in D major, Op. 35 to which musician?
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovskys Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor was performed in 1875, in which city?
- Which famous ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was first performed at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow in 1877?
- Which wealthy Russian widow was Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovskys patron?
- This Oklahoma band has been around since 1983, but it wasnt until their 1999 album, The Soft Bulletin, that their true genius was recognized. Since then, Wayne Coyne and his bandmates have received Grammy awards and critical acclaim (not to mention a degree of commercial success) with their follow up LPs.
- This indie pop band from Scotland composed the soundtrack to the movie Storytelling (2002). Their other albums Tigermilk (1996) and The Boy with the Arab Strap (1998) exhibit their trademark baroque pop sound with enigmatic and literate lyrics reminiscent of The Smiths.
- Slow Hands and Evil were modern rock hits for this NYC band formed in 1998. Their critically acclaimed debut album was titled Turn on the Bright Lights.
- This two person band from Detroit won Best Alternative Music Album at the 2006 Grammy Awards for their Get Behind Me Satan LP.
- This bands music was featured prominently in the 2004 film Garden State starring Natalie Portman and Zack Braff. Their albums include Oh, Inverted World (2001) and Chutes Too Narrow (2003).
- Soul Meets Body was a fairly successful modern rock track for this band named after a song performed by The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band in The Beatles 1967 Magical Mystery Tour film.
- Gold Lion and Maps were successful modern rock tracks for this NYC band.
- Upon the release of their 2001 album Is This It?, they were hailed as the saviors of rock. Their image was on every conceivable rock magazine, and it would seem that the very fate of rock and roll was in their hands. Which band, fronted by Julian Casablancas, had such lofty expectations put on them?
- I Predict a Riot electrified the British press in 2004 - this bands energetic music seemed to recall the same punk and new wave spirit of earlier decades.
- This Leicestershire bands signature song Club Foot has been featured in several sports video games. They continue to produce hits in the UK with songs like Empire and L.S.F.
- This artist was nominated for an Oscar for his composition Miss Misery for the film Good Will Hunting. Sadly, the resulting critical acclaim and worldwide fame would be shortlived - this artist was found dead from two stab wounds in 2003.
- In 1993 this artist left the independent labels behind in favor of Geffen Records. Of all the record companies that courted him, Geffen offered him the least amount of money, but the greatest amount of creative freedom.
- How does Delilah die in Tom Jones 1968 song Delilah?
- What popular band covered Chuck Berrys 1956 song Roll Over Beethoven?
- What cartoon character often sings the American folk ballad Oh My Darling, Clementine?
- What kind of woman was the song Roxanne by The Police written about?
- What famous rapper performed the 2000 song Stan?
- What male musician originally recorded the song Long Tall Sally in 1956?
- What popular band released the song Maria in 1999?
- Rapper Jay-Z recorded the 2002 song 03 Bonnie Clyde together with this popular female musician.
- What is the title of the rock and roll song by Chuck Berry released in 1958?
- What is the name of the actress from the title of Britney Spears 2000 song?