Childhood/Family
What was the instrument played by the musician Beethoven served under at age eleven?
The organs.
Under which famous composer did Beethoven study under?
Haydn
During which musical era did Beethoven begin composing?
Classical.
What was Beethoven's greatest accomplishment at age twelve?
The publication of multiple piano compositions.
Who did Beethoven improvise for at age sixteen?
Mozart
What are three words that are commonly used to describe Beethoven's music?
Beethoven was born on _________. (Full date)
December 16, 1770
By the time Beethoven was eighteen, he was already skilled in which two instruments?
Piano and violin
What is a rondo?
A piece of music that has one major, reoccurring theme.
Who was a music director at the court when Beethoven was a child?
Ludwig van Beethoven, grandfather of Ludwig van Beethoven
Why did Ludwig van Beethoven take legal guardianship of his younger brothers?
His mother died and his father became an alcoholic
Of Beethoven's nine symphonies, which was the most famous?
Beethoven's fifth symphony.
What was Beethoven's father known to do to Beethoven during his childhood?
Johann Beethoven consistently woke Ludwig up in the middle of the night and forced him to practice piano till morning.
Why did Ludwig seek out another teacher while he was studying under Haydn?
Haydn was at the peak of his career, so he often did not have time to take care of Beethoven.
What makes a minuet different from a normal, modern song?
While most common songs are written in 4/4 time, minuets tend to be written in 3/4.