carousel
Carousels often feature carved horses. This topic is part of Amusement Rides within Arts & Culture. This page currently draws on 7 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
carousel trivia questions
A carousel is a ride with figures moving around what?
Answer: Rotating platform
Bonus fact: Carousels often feature carved horses.
What animal is most traditionally associated with carousel mounts?
Answer: Horse
Bonus fact: Carousel horses usually rise and fall as the platform turns.
The word carousel is linked historically to mounted training games involving what?
Answer: Horsemen
Bonus fact: European carousel traditions evolved from equestrian exercises.
Which band recorded "On a Carousel"?
Answer: The Hollies
Bonus fact: The song was a major Hollies hit during the group's late-1960s run of melodic pop singles.
Which three Hollies members share songwriting credit on "On a Carousel"?
Answer: Allan Clarke, Tony Hicks, and Graham Nash
Bonus fact: Clarke, Hicks, and Nash wrote many songs together before Nash left to form Crosby, Stills & Nash.
What image does "On a Carousel" use as a metaphor for romantic pursuit?
Answer: Riding endlessly around in circles
Bonus fact: The carousel metaphor captures the feeling of chasing someone while never quite getting closer.
What is the area in an airport where passengers collect checked bags called?
Answer: Baggage claim
Bonus fact: Baggage claim contains carousels or belts for arriving luggage.