Hello, game sound gurus and symphony savants! Welcome to our quirky quiz on video game music that will ‘note’ disappoint. Ready to test your knowledge or ‘scale’ new heights? Don’t worry, we won’t ‘string’ you along – this isn’t a ‘minor’ task, so let’s ‘tune’ into your knowledge and see if you can ‘beat’ the quiz. Good luck, and may the ‘chords’ be with you!
1. Which iconic video game character is associated with the famous overworld theme composed by Koji Kondo?
2. What instrument is prominently featured in the “Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” game?
3. Who composed the soundtrack for the “Final Fantasy” series?
4. Name the game, which has a soundtrack that dynamically changes based on player actions and is known as ‘interactive leitmotif’, composed by Austin Wintory.
5. In the game “BioShock Infinite”, an old-timey version of which modern song is unexpectedly featured?
6. What musical genre is commonly associated with the “Doom” series soundtracks?
7. “Still Alive”, sung by Ellen McLain, is a popular song from which video game?
8. What is the name of the fictional band in the game “Splatoon”?
9. Who composed the music for the “Halo” series?
10. The London Philharmonic Orchestra released an album covering music from video games. What was the album title?
11. Which famous composer, known for his film scores, contributed to the soundtrack of “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2”?
12. Which video game’s soundtrack is renowned for its extensive use of Gregorian chant?
13. The music of which video game is played by a live symphony in the concert series ‘Distant Worlds’?
14. What iconic sound effect is heard when Mario collects a coin?
15. Which indie game features a critically acclaimed chiptune-styled soundtrack composed by Danny Baranowsky?
16. What game franchise features radio stations as a key part of its in-game music experience?
17. In the “Silent Hill” series, who is the composer renowned for creating its haunting soundtrack?
18. What is the name of the rhythm-based game developed by Harmonix that uses the player’s own music library?
19. What video game features an original soundtrack composed by indie pop band ‘Phoenix’?
20. Which video game music composer is famous for using minimalistic piano pieces in their work, notably in the game “Minecraft”?
21. Which 2020 game, developed by Supergiant Games, features a soundtrack composed by Darren Korb?
22. In “Undertale”, which character’s theme has become a popular meme, often associated with the phrase “You’re gonna have a bad time”?
23. Which mobile game features a catchy earworm of a tune known as “Kahoots Theme”?
24. The “Mass Effect” series features a particular song that plays during emotional moments. What is this piece of music called?
25. Which game’s soundtrack includes remixed versions of classical music like Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata”?
26. What horror game features a dynamic music system called the ‘IKEA’ system, composed by Akira Yamaoka?
27. In the game “Cuphead”, how many musicians were in the live jazz band that recorded the soundtrack?
28. Who is the composer of the catchy “Tetris” theme, which is a Russian folk tune called “Korobeiniki”?
29. Which game features the song “Snake Eater”, a tribute to James Bond theme songs?
30. In “The Last of Us”, who is the composer of the atmospheric guitar-based score?
31. “Streets of Whiterun” is a track from which game’s soundtrack?
32. Which critically acclaimed 2020 game features a licensed soundtrack, including artists like Tame Impala and Billie Eilish?
33. Who composed the neo-noir, synth-heavy soundtrack for the game “Hotline Miami”?
34. The video game “Bastion” features a soundtrack blending acoustic frontier trip-hop and psychedelic rock. Who composed this soundtrack?
35. Which virtual reality game features a popular dance soundtrack that players slice through in time with the beat?
Did You Go To the Beat Of Your Drum With This Video Game Music Quiz?
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