Famous Film Lyricists and Their Poetic Contributions
This quiz will test your knowledge of famous film lyricists and their poetic contributions to the world of cinema. From Oscar-winning tunes to iconic love songs, these lyricists have left an indelible mark on the art of storytelling through music.
Questions
Which legendary lyricist penned the unforgettable words of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz?
- Harold Arlen
- E.Y. Harburg
- Johnny Mercer
- Sammy Cahn
Who is celebrated for writing the lyrics to the iconic song "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic?
- James Horner
- Will Jennings
- Diane Warren
- Don Black
Which lyricist collaborated with composer John Williams to create the unforgettable theme song for Star Wars?
- Stephen Sondheim
- Alan Jay Lerner
- Fred Ebb
- Paul Williams
Who penned the lyrics for the classic song "Singin' in the Rain" from the eponymous 1952 musical film?
- Cole Porter
- Ira Gershwin
- Arthur Freed
- Nacio Herb Brown
Which lyricist is known for their collaboration with composer Henry Mancini on the theme song for the Pink Panther film series?
- Johnny Mercer
- Sammy Cahn
- Don Black
- Hal David
Who wrote the lyrics for the Academy Award-winning song "Let It Go" from the animated film Frozen?
- Kristen Anderson-Lopez
- Robert Lopez
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Stephen Schwartz
Which lyricist is celebrated for their work on the songs for the musical film Cabaret?
- Fred Ebb
- John Kander
- Stephen Sondheim
- Jerry Herman
Who penned the lyrics for the classic song "Moon River" from the film Breakfast at Tiffany's?
- Johnny Mercer
- Henry Mancini
- Audrey Hepburn
- Paul Francis Webster
Which lyricist is known for their collaboration with composer Michel Legrand on the songs for the film The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?
- Jacques Demy
- Michel Legrand
- Norman Gimbel
- Alan Jay Lerner
Who wrote the lyrics for the iconic song "Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz?
- E.Y. Harburg
- Harold Arlen
- Johnny Mercer
- Ira Gershwin
Which lyricist collaborated with composer John Williams to create the theme song for the Indiana Jones film series?
- Paul Williams
- Stephen Sondheim
- Don Black
- Johnny Mercer
Who penned the lyrics for the song "Beauty and the Beast" from the eponymous 1991 Disney animated film?
- Howard Ashman
- Alan Menken
- Tim Rice
- Stephen Schwartz
Which lyricist is known for their collaboration with composer Andrew Lloyd Webber on the musical Cats?
- Tim Rice
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Don Black
- Stephen Sondheim
Who wrote the lyrics for the song "I Will Always Love You" from the film The Bodyguard?
- Dolly Parton
- Whitney Houston
- David Foster
- Linda Thompson
Which lyricist is celebrated for their work on the songs for the musical West Side Story?
- Stephen Sondheim
- Leonard Bernstein
- Arthur Laurents
- Stephen Schwartz