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The Golden Age of Film Scores: Exploring Classic Soundtracks

Description: Journey through the Golden Age of Film Scores and test your knowledge of the iconic soundtracks that shaped cinematic history.
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Which legendary composer created the unforgettable score for the 1939 film "Gone with the Wind"?

  1. Erich Wolfgang Korngold

  2. Max Steiner

  3. Alfred Newman

  4. Miklós Rózsa

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Max Steiner's sweeping score for "Gone with the Wind" earned him an Academy Award and remains a timeless masterpiece of film music.

In the 1942 film "Casablanca", what is the name of the iconic love theme composed by Max Steiner?

  1. "As Time Goes By"

  2. "La Marseillaise"

  3. "Over the Rainbow"

  4. "Moonlight Serenade"

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"As Time Goes By" became an instant classic and is widely recognized as one of the most romantic and memorable film themes of all time.

Who composed the haunting score for the 1941 film "Citizen Kane"?

  1. Bernard Herrmann

  2. Erich Wolfgang Korngold

  3. Miklós Rózsa

  4. Alfred Newman

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bernard Herrmann's innovative and dissonant score for "Citizen Kane" revolutionized film music and set a new standard for dramatic storytelling.

Which composer created the iconic fanfare for the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz"?

  1. Harold Arlen

  2. E.Y. Harburg

  3. Herbert Stothart

  4. Miklós Rózsa

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Herbert Stothart's fanfare for "The Wizard of Oz" is one of the most recognizable and beloved pieces of film music ever written.

In the 1942 film "Bambi", what is the name of the iconic lullaby composed by Frank Churchill?

  1. "Baby Mine"

  2. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"

  3. "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo"

  4. "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah"

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Baby Mine" is a tender and soothing lullaby that perfectly captures the love and protectiveness of a mother for her child.

Who composed the epic score for the 1956 film "The Ten Commandments"?

  1. Miklós Rózsa

  2. Alfred Newman

  3. Elmer Bernstein

  4. Alex North

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Elmer Bernstein's score for "The Ten Commandments" is a grand and sweeping masterpiece that perfectly complements the film's epic scale and biblical themes.

In the 1952 film "Singin' in the Rain", what is the name of the iconic title song composed by Nacio Herb Brown?

  1. "Singin' in the Rain"

  2. "Good Morning"

  3. "Make 'Em Laugh"

  4. "Moses Supposes"

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Singin' in the Rain" is an upbeat and joyful song that perfectly captures the spirit of the film and has become a timeless classic.

Who composed the haunting and suspenseful score for the 1960 film "Psycho"?

  1. Bernard Herrmann

  2. Miklós Rózsa

  3. Alfred Newman

  4. Elmer Bernstein

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bernard Herrmann's score for "Psycho" is one of the most iconic and influential film scores of all time, perfectly complementing the film's psychological horror and suspense.

In the 1955 film "Rebel Without a Cause", what is the name of the iconic theme song composed by Leonard Rosenman?

  1. "Rebel Without a Cause"

  2. "Blue Suede Shoes"

  3. Rock Around the Clock

  4. "Tutti Frutti"

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Rebel Without a Cause" is a powerful and evocative theme song that perfectly captures the film's themes of teenage angst and rebellion.

Who composed the sweeping and romantic score for the 1939 film "Wuthering Heights"?

  1. Miklós Rózsa

  2. Alfred Newman

  3. Max Steiner

  4. Erich Wolfgang Korngold

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alfred Newman's score for "Wuthering Heights" is a passionate and dramatic masterpiece that perfectly captures the film's epic love story.

In the 1940 film "Fantasia", what is the name of the iconic piece composed by Paul Dukas?

  1. "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"

  2. "Dance of the Hours"

  3. "Night on Bald Mountain"

  4. "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor"

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" is a whimsical and playful piece that perfectly captures the magic and wonder of the film's animation.

Who composed the iconic score for the 1959 film "Ben-Hur"?

  1. Miklós Rózsa

  2. Alfred Newman

  3. Elmer Bernstein

  4. Alex North

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Miklós Rózsa's score for "Ben-Hur" is a sweeping and epic masterpiece that perfectly complements the film's grand scale and historical setting.

In the 1951 film "An American in Paris", what is the name of the iconic Gershwin composition featured in the film?

  1. "An American in Paris"

  2. "Rhapsody in Blue"

  3. "Concerto in F"

  4. "Porgy and Bess"

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"An American in Paris" is a vibrant and energetic piece that perfectly captures the spirit of the film and the beauty of Paris.

Who composed the haunting and beautiful score for the 1945 film "Brief Encounter"?

  1. Rachmaninoff

  2. Tchaikovsky

  3. Chopin

  4. Rachmaninoff

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Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

Rachmaninoff's score for "Brief Encounter" is a tender and emotional masterpiece that perfectly captures the film's themes of love, loss, and longing.

In the 1954 film "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers", what is the name of the iconic song composed by Gene de Paul?

  1. "Bless Your Beautiful Hide"

  2. "Wonderful, Wonderful Day"

  3. "Goin' Courtin'"

  4. "Lonesome Polecat"

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Bless Your Beautiful Hide" is a lively and upbeat song that perfectly captures the film's playful and romantic spirit.

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