Classical Music and Opera Quiz: Spot the “Odd One Out”
Classical Music and Opera Quiz: Spot the “Odd One Out”
Have fun with this quick classical music, opera, and performing arts trivia challenge!
Looking for a fun challenge over dinner? Try Ovation Arts’ “Odd One Out” arts quiz with friends or family and see who can spot what’s out of tune.
Each round features four famous works or artists from classical music, opera, jazz, ballet, and the performing arts. Three share something in common. One does not.
This quick classical music and opera trivia game is perfect for testing your knowledge of composers, performers, and iconic works.
This fun Ovation Arts classical music and performing arts quiz challenges our community to spot the odd one out among famous composers, operas, jazz standards, ballet classics, and legendary performers.
Question 1 – Ballet
A. Swan Lake
B. The Nutcracker
C. Sleeping Beauty
D. Giselle
Answer: D – Giselle
The haunting ballet of Giselle is the odd one out because it was composed by Adolphe Adam, when the other three ballets were composed by the beloved Tchaikovsky.
Question 2 – Opera
A. Aida
B. Turandot
C. La Bohème
D. Otello
Answer: C – La Bohème
It’s the odd one out because the others involve royalty, political power, or grand public drama, but La Bohème is a love story about ordinary bohemian artists.
Question 3 – Jazz
A. Take Five
B. So What
C. Sing Sing Sing
D. Rhapsody in Blue
Answer: D – Rhapsody in Blue
Rhapsody in Blue is the only symphonic concert work influenced by jazz, when the others are classic jazz standards.
Question 4 – Composer Lives
A. Felix Mendelssohn
B. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
C. Franz Schubert
D. Giuseppe Verdi
Answer: D – Giuseppe Verdi
Verdi is the only composer on the list who lived until 87. Sadly, prolific composers Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Schubert didn’t even make it to the age of 40.
Question 5 – Classical Performers
A. Hilary Hahn
B. Anne-Sophie Mutter
C. Sarah Chang
D. Maria Callas
Answer: D – Maria Callas
Maria Callas is the only legendary opera soprano, while the other leading ladies are world-famous violinists.
How did you do?
- 5 correct – True Ovation Arts expert – choose something special tonight!
- 3–4 correct – You are a well-rounded arts lover – choose something musical tonight!
- 1–2 correct – Still a champion but it’s time to explore more concerts on Ovation!
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