Beethoven's Life
What country was Beethoven born in?
Bonn, Germany.
How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
9
What is a symphony?
What composer did Beethoven go to Austria to try to meet and that his father wanted him to be like when he was a boy?
What year was Beethoven born?
1770
What was his last symphony titled?
"Ode to Joy"
How was Beethoven able to continue to compose music even though he had lost his hearing?
He could feel the vibrations of the notes.
What was Beethoven's favorite food?
Ice cream
Who was Beethoven's first music teacher; briefly describe their relationship?
His father; his father was mean and strict to Beethoven about his music.
Which on of Beethoven's symphonies is immediately recognizable just by the first four notes played?
Symphony No. 5
What was the title of the piano piece Beethoven dedicated to one of his piano students?
Fur Elise
How was Beethoven able to communicate with people despite being deaf? Name two ways.
Lip reading, writing things down.
What happened tragically to Beethoven in his mid 20's?
He started to go deaf.
What was Beethoven's favorite instrument to perform on before he lost his hearing?
The piano.
What period of music did Beethoven compose?
The Romantic Period
What year did Beethoven die?
1826
How many musicians make up a string quartet?