The PT Piano Puzzler
Bruce Adolphe's Weekly "Name That Composer" Quiz

Ever play "name that tune"? Composer Bruce Adolphe (left) has added a PT twist to the game. Every Wednesday, he re-writes a popular melody in the style of a classical composer and challenges a listener -- teamed with host Fred Child -- to identify both. Below is our Puzzler Web archive; you can play online or hear entire segments from the show.

Bruce Adolphe's Piano Puzzler sheet music is now available in the NPR Shop.

Most Recent Quiz

PT Listener/Contestant: John Sunier of Portland, Ore.
Aired: June 1, 2005

Listen to Bruce Adolphe's melody

What was that tune?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

Who was that composer?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

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A Selection of Previous Puzzlers

PT Listener/Contestant: Craig Campbell of Ashland, Virginia
Aired: May 25, 2005

Listen to Bruce Adolphe's melody

What was that tune?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

Who was that composer?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

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PT Listener/Contestant: Roger Mills of Saugatuck, Mich.
Aired: May 18, 2005

Listen to Bruce Adolphe's melody

What was that tune?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

Who was that composer?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

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PT Listener/Contestant: Andy Qualls of Bloomington, Ind.
Aired: May 11, 2005

Listen to Bruce Adolphe's melody

What was that tune?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

Who was that composer?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

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PT Listener/Contestant: Tom Walters of Richmond, Vermont
Aired: May 4, 2005

Listen to Bruce Adolphe's melody

What was that tune?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

Who was that composer?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

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PT Listener/Contestant: Stephanie Helfman of Scottsdale, Ariz.
Aired: April 27, 2005

Listen to Bruce Adolphe's melody

What was that tune?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

Who was that composer?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

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PT Listener/Contestant: Bill Kramer of Tryon, N.C.
Aired: April 20, 2005 (originally aired May 26, 2004)

Listen to Bruce Adolphe's melody

What was that tune?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

Who was that composer?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

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PT Listener/Contestant: Dan Haik of Albuquerque, N.M.
Aired: April 13, 2005 (originally aired Nov. 10, 2004)

Listen to Bruce Adolphe's melody

What was that tune?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

Who was that composer?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

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PT Listener/Contestant: Andy Case of Muncie, Ind.
Aired: April 6, 2005 (originally aired August 6, 2003)

Listen to Bruce Adolphe's melody

What was that tune?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

Who was that composer?
(A small browswer window will open with the answer)

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