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Richard Wagner Quiz

Richard Wagner Quiz

The gift of music has added so much to the identities of various cultures throughout history. Across all lands and across all ages, music has been an important element of civilization. From the animal hide drums of our ancient ancestors to the modern orchestra, there has been no shortage of major innovations in the methods of how we make music. To men like Wagner, music was a force to be shaped and arranged to delight others.

The composer Richard Wagner found ways to expand the scope of music into something of a cosmic power. His works moved people across the world and even still moves people in the modern day. Thanks to his interest in the mythological pasts of Europe, he had a broad understanding of the themes that united mankind. In putting those themes to music, he further emphasized their importance.

It didn’t take long for Wagner’s people to recognize him as an icon of their nation. His music recaptured their ancient history through its fables and myths. At the same time, he broadened his horizons to make works about a diverse swath of European myth.

A number of Wagner’s works are still quite relevant in our modern cultural consciousness. In this quiz, we will ask you questions about Wagner, his library of influential works, and the extent of his impact upon the world.

As much as to test, this quiz is meant to inform. So, we hope you come out of it knowing something new.

How much do you know about this historic composer? Take our Richard Wagner Quiz to find out.

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