Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March

What year was Edward Elgar born?

• 1847

• 1857

• 1867

• 1877

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a march in music?

• Slow tempo

• Irregular rhythm

• Strong, regular beat

• Absence of melody

How many Pomp and Circumstance Marches did Elgar compose?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

In which city was Edward Elgar born?

• London

• Worcester

• Manchester

• Birmingham

What is the typical metre used in marches?

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 6/8

Which Pomp and Circumstance March is most famously associated with graduation ceremonies?

• March No. 1

• March No. 2

• March No. 3

• March No. 4

Which of the following is NOT a section typically found in a march?

• Bridge

• Trio

• Coda

• Overture

What is the subtitle of Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1?

• Land of Hope and Glory

• Onward Christian Soldiers

• God Save the Queen

Which instrument family is prominently featured in marches?

• Strings

• Woodwinds

• Brass

• Percussion

What was Elgar's nationality?

• Scottish

• Irish

• Welsh

• English