- 1. Antonín Dvořák was a renowned Czech composer of the late Romantic era. Born in 1841, he gained international recognition for his compositions, which drew inspiration from Czech folk music and the landscapes of his homeland. Dvořák's works often feature lively rhythms, rich harmonies, and a strong sense of melody. He is perhaps best known for his symphonies, operas, and chamber music, including the beloved 'Symphony No. 9, From the New World'. Dvořák's music continues to be celebrated for its emotional depth, originality, and cultural significance.
Where was Antonín Dvořák born?
A) Czech Republic
B) France
C) Germany
D) Italy
- 2. What is the nationality of Antonín Dvořák?
A) Czech
B) Russian
C) German
D) French
- 3. Which famous composer was a mentor to Dvořák?
A) Johannes Brahms
B) Ludwig van Beethoven
C) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
D) Richard Wagner
- 4. Dvořák was the director of which institution in New York City?
A) Curtis Institute of Music
B) Juilliard School
C) National Conservatory of Music
D) Manhattan School of Music
- 5. In which city did Dvořák complete his most famous symphony?
A) Prague
B) Vienna
C) New York City
D) Berlin
- 6. Dvořák's 'Slavonic Dances' were originally written for which instrumentation?
A) String quartet
B) Brass band
C) Symphony orchestra
D) Piano four-hands
- 7. What was Dvořák's profession before he became a full-time composer?
A) Soldier
B) Organist
C) Chef
D) Painter
- 8. Dvořák held positions as a professor at conservatories in which two cities?
A) London and Paris
B) Prague and New York City
C) Vienna and Moscow
D) Berlin and Rome
- 9. Which of the following is a Dvořák piano concerto?
A) Piano Concerto in G minor
B) Violin Concerto in A minor
C) Cello Concerto in B minor
D) Horn Concerto in E flat major
- 10. How many operas did Dvořák compose?
A) 5
B) 15
C) 20
D) 10
- 11. Which famous composer dedicated his 'Cello Concerto' to Dvořák?
A) Maurice Ravel
B) Gustav Mahler
C) Edward Elgar
D) Franz Joseph Haydn
- 12. Dvořák's 'Hussite Overture' is inspired by the battles of which group?
A) Hussites
B) Gladiators
C) Samurai
D) Vikings
- 13. Which of the following musical forms did Dvořák not commonly compose?
A) Symphony
B) String Quartet
C) Piano Trio
D) Opera
- 14. Dvořák's 'American Quartet' was heavily influenced by the music of which region?
A) African
B) Irish
C) Indian
D) Native American
- 15. What is the name of the famous theme in the second movement of Dvořák's 'New World Symphony'?
A) Largo
B) Allegro
C) Adagio
D) Presto
- 16. What was the occupation of Dvořák's father?
A) Butcher
B) Teacher
C) Carpenter
D) Miner
- 17. Dvořák spent time as a music teacher to which famous American music composer?
A) Harry Burleigh
B) Philip Glass
C) John Cage
D) George Gershwin
- 18. In which year did Antonín Dvořák pass away?
A) 1904
B) 1879
C) 1918
D) 1926
- 19. In which year did Dvořák's popular 'Symphony No. 9' premiere?
A) 1905
B) 1893
C) 1824
D) 1876
- 20. Which famous composer considered Dvořák a mentor and studied with him?
A) Béla Bartók
B) Antonínín Leopoldín Dvořák
C) Igor Stravinsky
D) Gustav Mahler
- 21. In which century did Dvořák live?
A) 20th
B) 19th
C) 18th
D) 21st
- 22. What is the name of the popular Dvořák piece often played by orchestras, originally written for small ensemble?
A) Symphony No. 9
B) String Quartet No. 12
C) Serenade for Strings
D) Carnival Overture
- 23. Which American patron of the arts provided Dvořák with financial support and encouraged him to explore Native American and African-American music?
A) Henry Flagler
B) Cornelius Vanderbilt
C) Andrew Carnegie
D) Jeannette Thurber
- 24. Which of the following orchestral pieces by Dvořák is often referred to as the 'New World Symphony'?
A) Symphony No. 9
B) Symphonic Variations
C) Symphony No. 7
D) Serenade for Strings
- 25. What is the title of Dvořák's opera about a water nymph?
A) Carmen
B) Rusalka
C) Tosca
D) Madama Butterfly
- 26. What is the name of the piece Dvořák composed for solo piano that is often compared to Chopin's works?
A) Nocturne
B) Etude
C) Humoresque
D) Prelude
- 27. Dvořák composed a famous symphony in a particular 'New World' country. Which country was it?
A) Russia
B) Japan
C) United States
D) Australia
- 28. Dvořák's 'Serenade for Strings' is written for which ensemble?
A) Brass choir
B) Wind ensemble
C) String orchestra
D) Percussion ensemble
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