Fun Music Quiz Number 59 – May 24 2021

1.Chris De Burgh had his only UK Number 1 single in 1986 with which song? 
2. What is the name given to any boating song traditionally sung by Gondoliers on the canals of Venice? 
3. My Foolish Heart, When Will I See You Again? & Year of Decision, are all songs recorded by which 1970’s Female Vocal Group? 
4. Ol’ Man River, Make Believe & Can’t Help Lovin Dat Man, are all songs from which Film & Stage Musical 
5. What term describes a short recurring musical phrase which is repeated at intervals throughout a piece of music giving it a unique character? 
6. Which Actress recorded a successful version of the ‘Eastenders’ theme tune in 1986 entitled ‘Anyone Can Fall in Love’? 
7. Trial by Jury, Ruddigore & Iolanthe are all famous works written by which partnership? 
8. Cliff Richard represented the UK at Eurovision in 1968 & 1973. What are the titles of both songs? 
9. ‘Fur Elise’, a piece for solo piano, was written by which Composer in 1810? 
10. Released in 1998, ‘Voice of an Angel’ was the debut studio album by which soprano who was just 12 years old at the time? 

ANSWERS BELOW, JULIE CLARKE


1.Chris De Burgh had his only UK Number 1 single in 1986 with which song?LADY IN RED
2. What is the name given to any boating song traditionally sung by Gondoliers on the canals of Venice?BARCAROLE
3. My Foolish Heart, When Will I See You Again? & Year of Decision, are all songs recorded by which 1970’s Female Vocal Group?THE THREE DEGREES
4. Ol’ Man River, Make Believe & Can’t Help Lovin Dat Man, are all songs from which Film & Stage MusicalSHOWBOAT
5. What term describes a short recurring musical phrase which is repeated at intervals throughout a piece of music giving it a unique character?MOTIF
6. Which Actress recorded a successful version of the ‘Eastenders’ theme tune in 1986 entitled ‘Anyone Can Fall in Love’?ANITA DOBSON
7. Trial by Jury, Ruddigore & Iolanthe are all famous works written by which partnership?GILBERT & SULLIVAN
8. Cliff Richard represented the UK at Eurovision in 1968 & 1973. What are the titles of both songs?CONGRATULATIONS & POWER TO ALL OUR FRIENDS
9. ‘Fur Elise’, a piece for solo piano, was written by which Composer in 1810?BEETHOVEN
10. Released in 1998, ‘Voice of an Angel’ was the debut studio album by which soprano who was just 12 years old at the time?CHARLOTTE CHURCH
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