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15. What was Beethoven's primary instrument?
a) Violin
b) Flute
c) Piano
d) Cello
Piano
What was Beethoven's profession besides being a composer?
a) Painter
b) Sculptor
c) Pianist
d) Architect
Pianist
10. What gradually happened to Beethoven's hearing?
a) It improved over time
b) It remained the same
c) It gradually got worse
d) It was unaffected
It gradually got worse
Who was Beethoven's father?
a) Johann van Beethoven
b) Joseph Haydn
c)Ludwig Mozart
d) Franz Schubert
Johann van Beethoven
1. Where was Ludwig van Beethoven born?
a) Vienna
b) Berlin
c) Bonn
d) Paris
Bonn, Germany
Which of the following was a challenge Beethoven faced in his personal life?
a) Losing his sense of taste
b) Gradual loss of hearing
c) Losing his sight
d) Losing his family in a fire
Gradual loss of hearing
Beethoven's father recognized his musical talent and began teaching him which instruments.
a) Piano and Violin
b) Cello and Flute
c) Trumpet and Trombone
d) Harp and Clarinet
Piano and Violin
Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 marked the beginning of his journey in which genre of music?
a) Opera
b) Symphony
c) Sonata
d) Concerto
Symphony
When was Beethoven born?
a) Feb 2, 1654
b) May 28, 1981
c) Dec 16, 1770
d) Nov 12, 1438
Dec 16, 1770
What is the famous finale of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 called?
a) Ode to Happiness
b) Ode to Joy
c) Ode to Peace
d) Ode to Love
Ode to Joy
4. Who was Beethoven's composition teacher in Vienna?
a) Franz Schubert
b)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
c) Joseph Haydn
d) Johann Sebastian Bach
Joseph Haydn
Which of Beethoven's symphonies is known for its iconic four-note motif?
a) Symphony No. 1
b) Symphony No. 3
c) Symphony No. 5
d) Symphony No. 9
Symphony No. 5
Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" finale is part of which symphony?
a) Symphony No. 1
b) Symphony No. 3
c) Symphony No. 5
d) Symphony No. 9
Symphony No. 9
What is the emotional quality that characterizes Beethoven's music?
a) Serenity
b) Sadness
c) Joy
d) Anger
Joy
What did Beethoven's compositions begin to receive by the turn of the 19th century?
a) Criticism
b) Attention
c) Silence
d) Controversy
Attention
At what age did Beethoven begin losing his hearing?
a) In his teens
b) In his 20s
c) In his 30s
d) In his 40s
In his 20's
What was the original dedication of Beethoven's Symphony No. 3?
a) To his father
b) To his brother
c) To Napoleon Bonaparte
d) To Joseph Haydn
Napoleon Bonaparte
What is the subject matter of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 finale?
a) Celebration of Love
b) Mourning
c) Revolutionary Ideals
d) Joy and Brotherhood
Joy and Brotherhood
Beethoven's late-period works include which of the following?
a) Moonlight Sonata
b) Symphony No. 9
c) Für Elise
d)Requim
Symphony No. 9
3. At what age did Beethoven move to Vienna?
a) 15
b) 17
c) 20
d) 25
17
Which period of Beethoven's life is marked by works like Symphony No. 5 and Symphony No. 9?
a) Early Period
b) Middle Period
c) Late Period
d) Transitional Period
Late Period
What is the nickname of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9?
a) Moonlight Sonata
b) Eroica Symphony
c) Emperor Symphony
d) Choral Symphony
Choral Symphony
Which symphony is often referred to as Beethoven's "Eroica Symphony"?
a) Symphony No. 1
b) Symphony No. 3
c) Symphony No. 5
d) Symphony No. 9
Symphony No. 3
What is the nickname of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5?
a) Moonlight Sonata
b) Spring Sonata
c) Emperor Concerto
d) Pathétique Sonata
Emperor Concerto
Which period of Beethoven's life is characterized by amazing pieces?
a) Baroque Period
b) Classical Period
c) Romantic Period
d) Heroic Period
Heroic Period