Childhood
The number of Siblings Beethoven had before any of them died
What musical Instrument did Beethovens father teach him to play.
The Piano
This piece admired particularly for its mysterious, gently arpeggiated, and seemingly improvised first movement.
Moonlight Sonata
Beethoven composed the greatest ___ cycle ever
Symphony
Beethoven's date of birth is not known.
True or False?
True
Beethoven was born in Hamburg, Germany.
True or False?
False.
Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany
Beethoven was beaten by his alcoholic father to make him practice the piano.
True or False?
True.
What is the name of the composition in the guide we are supposed to listen to.
Symphony No. 5 - 1st Movement
Beethoven broke new ground in what?
string quartets
Deafness wasn’t the worst of his problems.
True or False?
True
Throughout his life, the composer was plagued by ill health. He suffered from chronic hepatitis, jaundice, colitis, various skin diseases, rheumatic fever and cirrhosis of the liver.
The Age Beethoven Published His First Composition
12 years old
Beethoven attended a public school from age 6 to 11.
True or False?
True. Beethoven attended a public school by the name of Tirocinium in Bonn, Germany.
it is a five-part rondo with the form ABACA. It is in the key of A minor, which gives it a sad or wistful sound, full of regret and longing. The repeating A section is the most recognized part
Für Elise
During a couple of years, Beethoven had a short lived connection with the ___
Theatre
Beethoven's nickname was "The German"
True or False?
False
He was nicknamed “The Spaniard”
How old was Beethoven when his mother died
A. 21
B. 15
C. 17
D. 16
D. 16
Beethoven traveled to Vienna to study with a famous composer until he had to return home to care for his mothers illness.
A. Joseph Haydn
B. Wolfgang Mozart
C. Christoph Gluck
B. Wolfgang Mozart
The work's military aspects and symbolism characterize its heroic style. Beethoven used novel approaches with the piece, such as beginning the solo entrance without orchestral introduction, lengthening the concerto, and creating a new relationship between piano and orchestra
Concerto No. 5
Beethoven’s music was universally known, and he himself was courted by the crowned heads of Europe? What year did this take place?
1814
Beethoven was a bad improviser.
True or False?
False
Besides the Piano, Beethoven's favorite instrument to play.
Violin
How many languages did Beethoven Learn in his Lifetime.
A. 4
B. 2
C. 1
D. 3
A. 4
English, Latin, German, and French
This piece is known for its tender and vulnerable moments, as well as its ability to show that a concerto doesn't need to be bombastic to be spellbinding. The piece is scored for flute, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets, timpani, and strings.
Concerto No. 4
Beethoven was the first composer to combine vocal and instrumental music in a ___
Symphony
Beethoven was gifted for finances.
True or False?
False