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Mini 77 | Name That Composer

Posted on March 2, 2026January 20, 2026 by Brian Rollins

It’s time to get some culture. This week, I’ve got a simple setup for you music nerds. I’ll give you a piece of classical music, you just tell me the composer.

When you’re done naming that composer, check out our other music trivia episodes.

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Episode Transcript/Quiz

Episode Introduction

It’s time to get some culture. This week, I’ve got a simple setup for you music nerds. I’ll give you a piece of classical music, you just tell me the composer. 

I said the setup was simple. This will require you to remember who wrote what. 

Got it? Good luck. 

Name That Composer Trivia Questions

  1. Eine kleine Nachtmusik
    a. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  2. Für Elise
    a. Ludwig van Beethoven
  3. Toccata and Fugue in D minor
    a. Johann Sebastian Bach
  4. The Four Seasons
    a. Antonio Vivaldi
  5. The Blue Danube
    a. Johann Strauss II
  6. Bolero
    a. Maurice Ravel
  7. In the Hall of the Mountain King
    a. Edvard Grieg
  8. William Tell Overture
    a. Gioachino Rossini
  9. The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
    a. Pyotr Tchaikovsky
  10. Pomp and Circumstance
    a. Edward Elgar

Episode Conclusion

How did you do? Inspired to listen to some classical music today? I might revisit this one with more modern composers. Let me know what you think.

Relax and enjoy whatever music suits your fancy. I’ll see you back here on Wednesday.

This has been the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. You can learn more about the podcast at DorkyGeekyNerdy.com. 

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Thanks for listening. 

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