- 1. The story of Mozart is a fascinating tale of a musical prodigy who composed his first piece at the age of five and went on to become one of the most famous and influential composers in history. Mozart's music is known for its beauty, complexity, and emotional depth, and his works continue to be celebrated and performed around the world. Despite facing many challenges and obstacles in his life, Mozart's incredible talent and dedication allowed him to leave a lasting legacy that still resonates with audiences today.
In which city was Mozart born?
A) Vienna
B) Berlin
C) Salzburg
D) Prague
- 2. At what age did Mozart start composing music?
A) 20
B) 15
C) 5
D) 10
- 3. What was the first instrument Mozart learned to play?
A) Harpsichord
B) Violin
C) Flute
D) Trumpet
- 4. Who was Mozart's wife?
A) Elisabetta
B) Constance
C) Sophia
D) Amadea
- 5. What is the title of Mozart's last opera?
A) The Magic Flute
B) Cosi fan tutte
C) The Marriage of Figaro
D) Don Giovanni
- 6. At what age did Mozart die?
A) 55
B) 45
C) 35
D) 25
- 7. What was the name of the Emperor who disliked Mozart's opera 'The Marriage of Figaro'?
A) Charles VI
B) Joseph II
C) Leopold II
D) Franz Joseph I
- 8. Who was Mozart's main rival in Vienna?
A) Ludwig van Beethoven
B) Franz Joseph Haydn
C) Johann Nepomuk Hummel
D) Antonio Salieri
- 9. In which year did Mozart compose his Requiem Mass in D minor?
A) 1820
B) 1791
C) 1765
D) 1760
- 10. What was the name of the mysterious stranger who commissioned Mozart's Requiem?
A) Emperor Leopold II
B) Baron Gottfried van Swieten
C) Count Franz von Walsegg
D) Prince-Archbishop Colloredo
- 11. Which language did Mozart mainly use for his opera libretti?
A) French
B) Italian
C) English
D) German
- 12. In which musical period is Mozart considered to be a prominent figure?
A) Romantic
B) Baroque
C) Renaissance
D) Classical
- 13. Which of Mozart's operas is based on the legend of Don Juan?
A) The Magic Flute
B) The Marriage of Figaro
C) Don Giovanni
D) Cosi fan tutte
- 14. Who wrote the libretto for Mozart's opera 'The Magic Flute'?
A) Lorenzo Da Ponte
B) Salieri
C) Emanuel Schikaneder
D) Pietro Metastasio
- 15. Which of the following works by Mozart is not a piano concerto?
A) Eine kleine Nachtmusik
B) Piano Concerto No. 20
C) Piano Concerto No. 21
D) Piano Concerto No. 23
- 16. With which composer does Mozart share a mutual admiration and friendship, leading to a dedication of six quartets to that composer?
A) Joseph Haydn
B) Johann Christian Bach
C) Ludwig van Beethoven
D) Antonio Salieri
- 17. What was the name of the place where Mozart was buried after his death?
A) St. Stephen's Cathedral
B) Vienna Central Cemetery
C) St. Marx Cemetery
D) Grinzing Cemetery
- 18. When was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born?
A) 1756
B) 1820
C) 1678
D) 1888
- 19. In which country was Mozart born?
A) Italy
B) France
C) Austria
D) Germany
- 20. What was Mozart's full name?
A) Ludwig van Beethoven
B) Antonio Vivaldi
C) Johann Sebastian Bach
D) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- 21. At what age did Mozart compose his first symphony?
A) 15
B) 8
C) 20
D) 12
- 22. Who was Mozart's father, also a famous musician?
A) Franz Schubert
B) Antonio Salieri
C) Johann Strauss II
D) Leopold Mozart
- 23. In which city did Mozart spend his final years?
A) London
B) Vienna
C) Paris
D) Rome
- 24. What instrument did Mozart play?
A) Flute
B) Trumpet
C) Piano
D) Violin
- 25. Mozart is known for composing an unfinished work in which genre?
A) String Quartet
B) Requiem
C) Sonata
D) Concerto
- 26. What was the name of Mozart's wife?
A) Sophia
B) Amalia
C) Isabella
D) Constanze
- 27. What is the title of the overture that is considered one of Mozart's best-known works?
A) Eine kleine Nachtmusik
B) The Marriage of Figaro
C) Symphony No. 40
D) Don Giovanni
- 28. How many symphonies did Mozart compose?
A) 41
B) 27
C) 15
D) 4
- 29. Who was Mozart's main patron in his early years?
A) Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
B) Catherine the Great of Russia
C) Archbishop Colloredo
D) King Louis XVI of France
- 30. Who was Mozart's librettist for 'The Marriage of Figaro'?
A) Lorenzo Da Ponte
B) Richard Wagner
C) Giacomo Puccini
D) Giuseppe Verdi
- 31. Which composer influenced Mozart's style?
A) Ludwig van Beethoven
B) Johann Christian Bach
C) Antonio Vivaldi
D) Franz Joseph Haydn
- 32. What is the name of Mozart's sister who was also a musical prodigy?
A) Franziska
B) Lisbeth
C) Nannerl
D) Theresia
- 33. How many piano concertos did Mozart compose?
A) 15
B) 27
C) 50
D) 40
- 34. Mozart's 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' is a famous piece for which ensemble?
A) Wind ensemble
B) Brass quintet
C) Symphony orchestra
D) String quartet
- 35. Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' is a comic opera based on a play by which playwright?
A) Pierre Beaumarchais
B) Anton Chekhov
C) Molière
D) William Shakespeare
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