18 Questions
What musical instrument was inscribed on the coins of Ireland?
The Harp
Which instrument is meant to be played softly according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary?
The Piano
What does Gothic art refer to?
Art criticized by Italian Renaissance artists
Where did Gothic art first come to be designed?
France
What symbol is inscribed on Irish coins along with the harp?
'Eire'
What is the traditional symbol of Ireland?
The Harp
What does the term 'piano' stand for?
'Soft volume'
Why was 'break a leg' traditionally said before a show?
'Wish for bad luck'
'Pianoforte' is another name for which musical instrument?
'Piano'
Who started the 'Dancing Plague' in 1518 in Strasbourg, France?
Frau Troffea
What was considered an effective and possible remedy to the dancing mania in Strasbourg?
Employing musicians to play music while participants danced
Why was the Pink Floyd song 'Another brick in the Wall II' banned by the South African government?
African children adopted it as their anthem due to dissatisfaction with education
Who is known for setting up the Bengal School of Art?
Abanindranath Tagore
Which painter believed that India needed to return to its traditions for spiritual values?
Abanindranath Tagore
'La Sylphide' is a ballet known for what significant dancing technique?
'En pointe' with modified shoes
What did the first pointe shoes used by ballet dancers resemble?
'Soft slippers, heavily darned at the toes'
'Dance is considered the mother of all arts.' Who is this statement attributed to?
'Abanindranath Tagore'
'We Don't Need No Education' chorus was sung by kids in a song banned in South Africa. What song was this?
'Another brick in the Wall II' by Pink Floyd
Test your knowledge about the musical instruments inscribed on the coins of Ireland. Discover the significance and history of the Celtic harp as a traditional symbol of Ireland.
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