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