Early period
What school subjects did Beethoven struggle as a student (and also later in life)?
Math and spelling
In order to hear better, Beethoven began doing this to his pianos.
cut the legs off
This is believed to be the cause of Beethoven's death.
What is lead poisining?
Beethoven excelled at this instrument.
Piano
How many coffee beans did Beethoven want in each cup of coffee?
60
The city and country where Beethoven was born.
Bonn, Germany
This device for keeping time was used by Beethoven as he was losing his hearing.
metronome
Beethoven completely lost this by his Late Period.
his hearing
Name 2 instruments that Beethoven played.
piano, organ, or violin
What is Beethoven's full name?
Ludwig van Beethoven
Beethoven was seven years old when he first did this.
Played in front of an audience
What do the first 4 notes of Beethoven's 5th symphony sound like?
da da da daaa
Number of symphonies Beethoven wrote.
9
Beethoven's ___ symphony is the first to include a chorus of singers.
9th
What year was Beethoven born?
1770
Who was Beethoven's first piano teacher?
his father
Who did Beethoven marry?
No one!
These were reported to be Beethoven's final words.
"Pity, pity, too late..."
An piece of music that is composed for full orchestra, typically with 4 movements (parts).
symphony
What year did Beethoven die?
1827
What happened to Beethoven in 1778? (He was 8 years old.)
His mother died.
The French war hero who was originally the person that Beethoven wanted to name his 3rd Symphony after.
Napoleon
The name of the poem written by German poet Friedrich von Schiller that Beethoven later set to music in the final movement of his 9th Symphony.
the "Ode to Joy"
What is the name of this piano piece? (listen)
Fur Elise
What problem did Beethoven's father have?
He was an alcoholic.