- 1. Violeta Parra was a Chilean composer, singer, songwriter, visual artist, and social activist. She is considered one of the most important folklorists in Latin America, known for her influential contributions to the Nueva Canción Chilena movement. Parra's deep connection to Chilean folk music and her powerful storytelling through her lyrics continue to resonate with audiences worldwide. Her work also extended to visual arts, where she gained recognition for her tapestries, ceramics, and other artistic expressions. Violeta Parra's legacy remains a source of inspiration for many artists and activists, showcasing the power of art to reflect social issues and cultural identity.
What year was Violeta Parra born?
A) 1925
B) 1940
C) 1955
D) 1917
- 2. What was the name of Violeta Parra's famous brother who was also a musician?
A) Jorge Parra
B) Pablo Parra
C) Andrés Parra
D) Nicanor Parra
- 3. In which year did Violeta Parra pass away?
A) 1950
B) 1975
C) 1985
D) 1967
- 4. Which instrument did Violeta Parra play?
A) Drums
B) Accordion
C) Saxophone
D) Guitar
- 5. Where is a museum dedicated to Violeta Parra located?
A) New York, USA
B) Paris, France
C) Tokyo, Japan
D) Santiago, Chile
- 6. What was the primary language of Violeta Parra's songs?
A) Spanish
B) Japanese
C) French
D) Russian
- 7. What was Violeta Parra's famous song about gratitude?
A) Like a Rolling Stone
B) Bohemian Rhapsody
C) Gracias a la Vida
D) Purple Haze
- 8. Which country awarded Violeta Parra posthumously with the Gabriela Mistral Order of Merit for Education and Culture?
A) Chile
B) Spain
C) Brazil
D) Portugal
- 9. Violeta Parra was known for reviving and promoting the traditional music of which indigenous group in Chile?
A) Mapuche
B) Inuit
C) Aboriginal Australians
D) Maori
- 10. Which famous artist became Violeta Parra's partner in the mid-1950s?
A) Leonardo da Vinci
B) Vincent van Gogh
C) Pablo Picasso
D) Gilbert Favre
- 11. During which decade did Violeta Parra gain significant recognition for her artistic contributions?
A) 1960s
B) 1990s
C) 2010s
D) 1940s
- 12. Which art form was Violeta Parra most known for?
A) Reggae
B) Opera
C) Jazz
D) Folk music
- 13. Where did Violeta Parra exhibit her visual arts?
A) New York
B) Tokyo
C) Paris
D) London
- 14. What is the meaning of the title 'Gracias a la vida' by Violeta Parra?
A) Thanks to life
B) Live in the moment
C) Dance all night
D) Love conquers all
- 15. In what year did Violeta Parra release her legendary album 'Las Últimas Composiciones'?
A) 1950
B) 1970
C) 1966
D) 1980
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