Stump Nicole Marie (Quiz II)

[The Riddler]

The other "BB topic" was getting a bit large, so I thought I would start a new one. Good luck on these riddles, Nicole:<P>A single instrument, this song type does cast,<BR>with an interesting mix of movements of three:<BR>The first I am quick and third I am fast, <BR>with a slow second in different key.<P>Some say I enjoy the night on a lit occasion.<BR>What am I?<P><BR>Happy Valentines Day to everyone!!!

[Nicole Marie]

Help! This is probably so easy but my noodle is not working. I need help!

[The Riddler]

Nicole Marie, I have you… alas! <BR>This musical type: fast-slow-fast.<BR>It's clear it’s not a 15th Century Toccata,<BR>therefore is must be a Classical _________ !<P>

[EJA_2]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by The Riddler:<BR><B><BR>It's clear it’s not a 15th Century Toccata,<BR>therefore is must be a Classical _________ !<P></B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><BR>Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata? Yah, I think so. <P> -- Ethan Adams<BR>

[JasonK]

Nicole,<P><BR>For a trip to Newark and $5.00 spending money, can you name who was court composer for Catherine the Great, patron of the arts?<P>

[Nicole Marie]

JasonK-<P>That is not even worth my time. Newark and $5.00...give me a bigger prize, then we'll talk.

[The Riddler]

Very good, Ethan. A Sonata it was. <P>It is riddle time for Nicole Marie:<BR>I was first made in Sumeria in 3000 B.C.<BR>Double-action development 48 centuries from that.<BR>Can be tuned, but only in flat. <P>Cannot be chimed nor banged nor blown,<BR>wind was once used to make the tone.<BR>Do not be fooled, this item you play,<BR>for the heavenly noise is still heard today.<P>What could I possibly be?<BR>

[JasonK]

ok, how about a life time supply of Slurpees and cheet-o's....

[Nicole Marie]

OK Fine JasonK-<P>Cathrine the Great's court composer was...<BR>Giovanni Paisiello (1740-1816) <P>Can I have a cherry Slurpee?<P><BR>

[Nicole Marie]

As for the Riddler...well the answer is the Harp. The heavenly clue was the give away.<P>

[JasonK]

you cheated...this is rigged...sorry for the promotion, the vendor will only provide the celery slurpee

[The Riddler]

JasonK - I agree. Nicole has some evil music database with all the answers to our questions. Perhaps she owes US slurpees? Personally, I would enjoy a Banada/Strawberry Shake with Choc. syrup on top. Nicole!!! You owe us!!!

[Nicole Marie]

Fine, dinner for everyone....on me. And I do know most of what you ask, at times I do go back to my college text books. Can't know everything!

[JasonK]

No, no I am pretty much figure she knew that given her affinity for the Russians....so she got me, but the questions will get harder.<P>For a Zagnut Bar and an autographed picture of Sarah Brightman:<P>True or False, the Russians incorporated the Anvil into their major works after the revolution because it reflected the more austire work ethic of the common worker, instead of the more elitest triangle or gong....<P>

[The Riddler]

Ohhhh... now she's buying us dinner. If THAT isn't a true sign of guilt! Today's show should be:<BR>ON THE AIR with<BR>'Drinks are on me' Nicole Marie.

[Green Hornet]

Thanks for playing music from THE PERFECT STORM. James Horner is a great composer.

[Green Hornet]

Does anyone know the name of the piece that used to play on the Ernest & Julio Gallo commercial that played in the 80's and 90's? The title says something about a wedding, I think.

[EJA_2]

Geez, I was feeling bad about stealing Nicole's thunder on the Moonlight Sonata. I was thinking I should have dropped a hint or two, instead of just blurting out the answer. Looks like nobody even cared, though. I was also feeling bad about the last quiz I gave her; it was so hard, so many dependent variables. Few if any hard clues. So, my apologies, and a new quiz for Nicole.<P>I once ran across a story -- I don't know how factual -- about how Beethoven composed the Moonlight Sonata. Nicole, just tell the story. And, ah, the prize. . . . . . well, its a really nice story, so telling it ought to be a prize in itself. <P> -- Ethan Adams

[The Riddler]

Don't feel bad, Ethan. I have a feeling "Gorgeous" Nicole Marie wouldn't be able to get that one. Although, we are finding out now that she has a full-time staff telling her all the answers to our questions. She's buying us dinner! <P>Isn't Moonlight Sonata such a great piece? One of my favorites!!

[Nicole Marie]

You're pushing it Riddler! I am my own staff. No interns, no help, just me.