Music idioms quiz

By Cecilia Brabin | October 19, 2009

 

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1. [Multiple choice]

I don’t like to …………………………..but I am very good with this type of problem

Answers for Quiz [1].

  • 1. blow my own trumpet (correct)
  • 2. sing from the same hymn sheet
  • 3. change my tune

2. [Multiple choice]

Sue was thrilled with the invitation to be a speaker. She will be there……………………

Answers for Quiz [2].

  • 1. to unring the bell
  • 2. with bells on (correct)
  • 3. clear as a bell

3. [Multiple choice]

As Peter ran the whole project, he will have to …………… over the resulting disaster

Answers for Quiz [3].

  • 1. unring the bell
  • 2. play second fiddle
  • 3. face the music (correct)

4. [Multiple choice]

Pat’s holiday has helped her recover from that illness. She looks……………………….

Answers for Quiz [4].

  • 1. fit as a fiddle (correct)
  • 2. clear as a bell
  • 3. to be there with bells on

5. [Multiple choice]

I thought you didn’t approve of that decision. You seem to have…………………………..

Answers for Quiz [5].

  • 1. whistled for it
  • 2. changed your tune (correct)
  • 3. blown your own trumpet

6. [Multiple choice]

When I heard that he had left the Company, it was…………………………………

Answers for Quiz [6].

  • 1. marching to the beat of his own drum
  • 2. clear as a bell
  • 3. music to my ears (correct)

7. [Multiple choice]

Mum’s performance was fabulous! It just goes to show……………….

Answers for Quiz [7].

  • 1. he who pays the piper calls the tune
  • 2. there’s many a good tune played on an old fiddle (correct)
  • 3. she sings from the same hymn sheet
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