Music Quiz

Middle of the Road

Do you have a few minutes to spare, see how many of these questions you can answer.  If you want to pit your wits on a more classical theme, there is a page to suit you!

Which instrument did Jimi Hendrix play?

What is Elton John's real name? 

Answer Reginald Dwight

Who wrote and sung "Peggy Sue"?

Answer Buddy Holly

Who revived skiffle music in the 1950's?

Answer Lonnie Donegan

To what does the "5" refer in Dave Brubeck's "Take 5"?

Answer The unusual rhythm of five in a bar.

How is a Hurdy Gurdy played?

Answer By turning a handle with the right hand whilst playing a keyboard with the left. .

What style of music do you associate with Scott Joplin?

Answer Ragtime

The rock opera "Tommy" featured which well known group?

Answer The Who

Which year did the Beatles record "All you need is Love"?

Answer 1967

Which style of music do you associate with the Sex Pistols?

Answer Punk Rock

The father of American singer Jack Jones was also a famous singer, what was his name?

Answer Alan Jones

What is a chord?

Answer Any combination of three or more notes

Which of Elton John's songs is in memory of Marilyn Monroe?

Answer Candle in the Wind

Who was known as the "mother of the blues"?

Answer Ma Rainey

Which two rock singers sang "Don't go breaking my heart" in duet?

Answer Kiki Dee and Elton John

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