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Trivia question of the day — Jun 22, 2026

Monday, June 22, 2026. Tap Show answer for the answer, explanation and source.

QUESTION OF THE DAYMON 22 JUN
DIFFICULTY 43 · MEDIUMMUSIC

What was Ellington's first composition, written in 1914 while he worked at the Poodle Dog Café?

  1. Poolroom Blues
  2. Peanut Vendor Stomp
  3. Soda Fountain Rag
  4. Ida Place Waltz
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Answer

C. Soda Fountain Rag

He composed it by ear before he could read or write music, and played it as a one-step, two-step, waltz, tango and fox trot so listeners never knew it was the same piece.

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