National Anthem of Honduras quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   Not counting the chorus, how many stanzas does the Honduran anthem have?

   Answer: Seven

   Why: Stanzas one through six run through Honduran history in chronological order, closing on the proclamation of independence in 1821.

2. 2 Medium

   What tempo marking do the solo stanzas of the Honduran anthem carry?

   Answer: Andante

   Why: Andante means walking pace in Italian, and Honduran guidance directs the solos to be sung in a moderate, unhurried manner.

3. 3 Hard

   In which city was composer Carlos Hartling born?

   Answer: Schlotheim

   Why: Hartling was born in Schlotheim, Germany, before emigrating to Tegucigalpa to teach music in 1896.

4. 4 Easy

   In what language are the lyrics to the National Anthem of Honduras sung?

   Answer: Spanish

   Why: Although the music was composed by a German immigrant, the lyrics were written by Honduran poet Augusto Coello.

5. 5 Medium

   In which key is the Honduran national anthem officially sung?

   Answer: B-flat major

   Why: Honduran guides fix the anthem in that key because it sits most comfortably in children's voices, and it is set in four four time.

6. 6 Hard

   Which era does the first stanza of the Honduran anthem describe?

   Answer: Pre-Columbian era

   Why: Stanza one casts Honduras as a sleeping indigenous maiden whom the bold navigator finds; Columbus reached its coast in 1502.