- 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) Italy
B) Czech Republic
C) Germany
D) France
- 2. What is the nationality of Antonín Dvořák?
A) German
B) French
C) Russian
D) Czech
- 3. Which famous composer was a mentor to Dvořák?
A) Ludwig van Beethoven
B) Richard Wagner
C) Johannes Brahms
D) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- 4. Dvořák was the director of which institution in New York City?
A) Juilliard School
B) Manhattan School of Music
C) Curtis Institute of Music
D) National Conservatory of Music
- 5. In which city did Dvořák complete his most famous symphony?
A) New York City
B) Vienna
C) Prague
D) Berlin
- 6. Dvořák's 'Slavonic Dances' were originally written for which instrumentation?
A) Brass band
B) Symphony orchestra
C) String quartet
D) Piano four-hands
- 7. What was Dvořák's profession before he became a full-time composer?
A) Organist
B) Painter
C) Soldier
D) Chef
- 8. Dvořák held positions as a professor at conservatories in which two cities?
A) Berlin and Rome
B) London and Paris
C) Vienna and Moscow
D) Prague and New York City
- 9. Which of the following is a Dvořák piano concerto?
A) Cello Concerto in B minor
B) Piano Concerto in G minor
C) Violin Concerto in A minor
D) Horn Concerto in E flat major
- 10. How many operas did Dvořák compose?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 5
- 11. Which famous composer dedicated his 'Cello Concerto' to Dvořák?
A) Gustav Mahler
B) Edward Elgar
C) Franz Joseph Haydn
D) Maurice Ravel
- 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) Opera
C) Piano Trio
D) String Quartet
- 14. Dvořák's 'American Quartet' was heavily influenced by the music of which region?
A) Irish
B) Indian
C) Native American
D) African
- 15. What is the name of the famous theme in the second movement of Dvořák's 'New World Symphony'?
A) Largo
B) Presto
C) Allegro
D) Adagio
- 16. What was the occupation of Dvořák's father?
A) Teacher
B) Butcher
C) Carpenter
D) Miner
- 17. Dvořák spent time as a music teacher to which famous American music composer?
A) Harry Burleigh
B) George Gershwin
C) John Cage
D) Philip Glass
- 18. In which year did Antonín Dvořák pass away?
A) 1918
B) 1904
C) 1926
D) 1879
- 19. In which year did Dvořák's popular 'Symphony No. 9' premiere?
A) 1893
B) 1905
C) 1824
D) 1876
- 20. Which famous composer considered Dvořák a mentor and studied with him?
A) Béla Bartók
B) Igor Stravinsky
C) Antonínín Leopoldín Dvořák
D) Gustav Mahler
- 21. In which century did Dvořák live?
A) 19th
B) 18th
C) 21st
D) 20th
- 22. What is the name of the popular Dvořák piece often played by orchestras, originally written for small ensemble?
A) Symphony No. 9
B) Carnival Overture
C) Serenade for Strings
D) String Quartet No. 12
- 23. Which American patron of the arts provided Dvořák with financial support and encouraged him to explore Native American and African-American music?
A) Andrew Carnegie
B) Henry Flagler
C) Cornelius Vanderbilt
D) Jeannette Thurber
- 24. Which of the following orchestral pieces by Dvořák is often referred to as the 'New World Symphony'?
A) Serenade for Strings
B) Symphony No. 9
C) Symphonic Variations
D) Symphony No. 7
- 25. What is the title of Dvořák's opera about a water nymph?
A) Carmen
B) Madama Butterfly
C) Rusalka
D) Tosca
- 26. What is the name of the piece Dvořák composed for solo piano that is often compared to Chopin's works?
A) Humoresque
B) Etude
C) Prelude
D) Nocturne
- 27. Dvořák composed a famous symphony in a particular 'New World' country. Which country was it?
A) United States
B) Japan
C) Russia
D) Australia
- 28. Dvořák's 'Serenade for Strings' is written for which ensemble?
A) String orchestra
B) Brass choir
C) Percussion ensemble
D) Wind ensemble
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