Classical Composers Quiz
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Which composer wrote the 'Ride of the Valkyries'?
About Classical Composers Quiz
Test your knowledge of the great classical music composers and their masterpieces Classical Composers Quiz packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. Which composer wrote the 'Ride of the Valkyries'?
Answer: Richard Wagner
2. Who composed 'The Nutcracker' ballet?
Answer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
3. Which composer became deaf later in life but continued composing?
Answer: Ludwig van Beethoven
4. Who composed 'The Marriage of Figaro'?
Answer: Mozart
5. Which composer is known as the 'Father of the Symphony'?
Answer: Haydn
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