WorksheetsCarnival of the Animals Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What was the secret composition that Saint-Saens was working on instead of his Third Symphony?
A piece for cello
A symphony for piano
A suite of 14 movements
An opera
What event did Saint-Saens plan to premiere Carnival of the Animals at?
A carnival parade
A church wedding
A public concert
A private concert
Which animal is represented by the majestic theme in the opening of Carnival of the Animals?
Lion
Elephant
Horse
Tiger
Which animal is represented by the staccato piano and clucking strings in Carnival of the Animals?
Hens and roosters
Dogs and cats
Sheep and goats
Cows and pigs
Which animal is represented by the feverishly fast octave runs in Carnival of the Animals?
Giraffe
Kangaroo
Horse
Donkey
Which animal is represented by the waltzing piano and double bass in Carnival of the Animals?
Rhino
Elephant
Giraffe
Hippopotamus
Which instrument is used to create the glistening sound in the aquarium movement of Carnival of the Animals?
Xylophone
Celesta
Harp
Glass harmonica
Which movement of Carnival of the Animals features the awkward and out of time playing of beginner pianists?
Pianists
Fossils
Birds
Swan
Which movement of Carnival of the Animals features the lush and graceful melody played by the cello?
Aquarium
Swan
Kangaroo
Elephant
What is the finale of Carnival of the Animals called?
The Last Laugh
The Animal Kingdom
The Grand Procession
The Lion's Roar
