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Melody Famous Melodies

Description: Test your knowledge of famous melodies from various genres and eras.
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Which composer wrote the melody for the "Moonlight Sonata"?

  1. Ludwig van Beethoven

  2. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

  3. Johann Sebastian Bach

  4. Frederic Chopin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The "Moonlight Sonata" is a piano sonata composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1801.

What is the name of the melody that is commonly associated with the Christmas carol "Silent Night"?

  1. Adeste Fideles

  2. O Come, All Ye Faithful

  3. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

  4. Silent Night


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The melody for "Silent Night" was composed by Franz Xaver Gruber in 1818.

Which melody is known for its use in the movie "Jaws"?

  1. Für Elise

  2. Eine kleine Nachtmusik

  3. The Imperial March

  4. The Jaws Theme


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The "Jaws Theme" was composed by John Williams in 1975.

What is the name of the melody that is commonly associated with the wedding march?

  1. Bridal Chorus

  2. Ave Maria

  3. Hallelujah Chorus

  4. Ode to Joy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The "Bridal Chorus" is from the opera "Lohengrin" composed by Richard Wagner in 1850.

Which melody is known for its use in the movie "Titanic"?

  1. My Heart Will Go On

  2. Nearer, My God, to Thee

  3. Over the Rainbow

  4. Clair de Lune


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The melody for "My Heart Will Go On" was composed by James Horner in 1997.

What is the name of the melody that is commonly associated with the lullaby "Brahms' Lullaby"?

  1. Guten Abend, Gute Nacht

  2. Wiegenlied

  3. All the Pretty Little Horses

  4. Rock-a-bye Baby


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The melody for "Guten Abend, Gute Nacht" was composed by Johannes Brahms in 1868.

Which melody is known for its use in the movie "The Godfather"?

  1. Speak Softly, Love

  2. The Godfather Waltz

  3. Love Theme from The Godfather

  4. The Godfather Main Theme


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The "Godfather Main Theme" was composed by Nino Rota in 1972.

What is the name of the melody that is commonly associated with the song "Happy Birthday to You"?

  1. For He's a Jolly Good Fellow

  2. Auld Lang Syne

  3. Happy Birthday to You

  4. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The melody for "Happy Birthday to You" was composed by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill in 1893.

Which melody is known for its use in the movie "Star Wars"?

  1. The Imperial March

  2. Yoda's Theme

  3. The Force Theme

  4. Duel of the Fates


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The "Imperial March" was composed by John Williams in 1980.

What is the name of the melody that is commonly associated with the song "Amazing Grace"?

  1. New Britain

  2. Amazing Grace

  3. The Old Rugged Cross

  4. In the Garden


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The melody for "Amazing Grace" was composed by John Newton in 1779.

Which melody is known for its use in the movie "The Lord of the Rings"?

  1. Concerning Hobbits

  2. The Shire Theme

  3. The Fellowship Theme

  4. The Ring Theme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The "Concerning Hobbits" melody was composed by Howard Shore in 2001.

What is the name of the melody that is commonly associated with the song "Jingle Bells"?

  1. Dashing Through the Snow

  2. Up on the Housetop

  3. Frosty the Snowman

  4. Jingle Bells


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The melody for "Jingle Bells" was composed by James Pierpont in 1857.

Which melody is known for its use in the movie "Harry Potter"?

  1. Hedwig's Theme

  2. Double Trouble

  3. Harry's Wondrous World

  4. Nimbus 2000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The "Hedwig's Theme" melody was composed by John Williams in 2001.

What is the name of the melody that is commonly associated with the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"?

  1. Deck the Halls

  2. Jingle Bells

  3. We Wish You a Merry Christmas

  4. O Come, All Ye Faithful


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The melody for "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a traditional English carol.

Which melody is known for its use in the movie "The Lion King"?

  1. Circle of Life

  2. Hakuna Matata

  3. Can You Feel the Love Tonight

  4. I Just Can't Wait to Be King


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The "Circle of Life" melody was composed by Elton John and Tim Rice in 1994.

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