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1 Which British rock band released the 1977 album “Out of the Blue”?
A Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Initially, the double album dominated the charts upon its release. Indeed, it secured a legacy as one of the band’s most beloved projects. Consequently, the record’s enduring popularity stems from standout tracks such as the iconic “Mr. Blue Sky.”
2 In which Gilbert and Sullivan comic operetta is the song “I am the very model of a modern Major-General”?
A Pirates of Penzance. Major-General Stanley delivers this iconic song as a high-energy self-introduction. Specifically, he showcases an impressive—yet largely useless—breadth of classical, historical, and scientific knowledge. Nevertheless, he confesses throughout the patter that he possesses almost no practical military expertise.
3 Which country won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest?
A Ukraine. Ukraine secured its third victory in the Eurovision Song Contest with this win. Furthermore, this triumph followed their previous first-place finish in 2016, cementing their status as a powerhouse in the competition.
4 Which musical instrument has a foot, a neck, a shoulder, and a crown?
A The Harp, a pedal harp, features a crown at the top of its pillar, a soundboard which acts as its “foot,” a curved neck holding the strings, and a base. The term “shoulder” in a harp refers to the point where the neck connects to the soundboard or where the neck bends.
5 Which British actor and singer had a hit in 1962 with the novelty song “Right Said Fred”?
A Bernard Cribbins.
6 Which very long-running radio programme has the signature tune titled “Barwick Green”?
A The Archers. The theme, composed by Arthur Wood, has been the theme music for the world’s longest-running radio drama since its pilot episodes in 1950.
7 What is another name for the musical instrument commonly called a “mouth organ”?
A Harmonica. Musicians often refer to this instrument as a French harp or a mouth harp. Furthermore, these alternative names highlight its portability and unique playing style.
8 What was Marie Osmond’s only solo hit?
A Paper Roses. It reached number two in the UK charts in 1973.
9 Which planet represents old age in Gustav Holst’s “Planets Suite”?
A Saturn. The movement “Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age” uses slow, solemn music, steady chords, and tolling bells to evoke the passage of time and symbolise the inevitability, dread, and eventual wisdom associated with ageing.
10 Which country was historically toured by Benny Goodman and his band in 1962, Elton John in 1979 and Billy Joel in 1987?
A The Soviet Union. Benny Goodman and his band were the first American jazz musicians to tour the Soviet Union, sponsored by the State Department.