Life Facts
Who in Beethoven's life was very strict about when he practiced and wasn't always very nice about it?
Father
True or False Beethoven was known for his perfectly brushed hair.
False
Beethoven some times was woken up in the middle of the night to do what?
Practice his instrument
It is a miracle Beethoven could continue to write music because he began going what?
Deaf
Spell the last name of the guy we are learning about
Beethoven
At around what age did Beethoven begin to go deaf?
20's Beethoven began going deaf when he was around 26 years old.
Men of this time period were known for wearing things on their heads (Beethoven included) what was this called?
A wig
What instrument did Beethoven play?
Piano also Violin
Beethoven's attitude towards life was very what?
Beethoven was known for being grumpy and kept his distance from others.
The letter W when used in German makes what sound?
V
What country was Beethoven born in?
Germany
Over 200 years later someone still has a something taken from Beethoven the day after he died.
A lock of hair Close friends of Beethoven took locks of his hair the day after his death and one known lock still exists today.
The goofy song and video Beep Beep Beep is based off of what piece by Beethoven?
Moonlight Sonata
Since medicine was not as advanced during Beethoven's time what did they used to pour in Beethoven's ear to try and fix his hearing loss?
Milk and crushed nuts
The Fur Elise was written to be played by what instrument?
Piano
Who did Beethoven marry?
No one
Name the 4 Beethoven pieces we learned in class
Fur Elise Moonlight Sonata Symphony 9 ode to joy symphony 5
The goofy song Beethoven's wig is based off of which of Beethoven's pieces of music?
Beethoven's Symphony No. 5
At what age did Beethoven move away from home?
17
A person who writes a book is called an author. A person who writes a piece of music is called a what?
Composer
What is Beethoven's full name?
Ludwig Van Beethoven
How many people attended his funeral?
50,000
Which piece of music did Beethoven write after he was completely deaf?
Symphony No. 9 AKA Ode to Joy
Beethoven almost had the opportunity to receive lessons from this composer, but missed his chance. What was the name of this composer?
Mozart Beethoven had to move back to Germany because his mother passed away. By the time he could return Mozart had passed away also.
Name 3 instruments that would be used in a symphony or an orchestra?
violin viola harp any woodwind any brass piano