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How to pronounce beethoven
IPA transcription: ['beɪtoʊvən]
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Noun
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German composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827)
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the music of Beethoven
“he enjoyed Beethoven most of all”
Usage examples
- Potter was the first London performer of Mozart and Beethoven concerti.
- Beethoven and the puppies, somewhat calmed down, go along on the vacation.
- Beethoven was a legendary composer.
- He conducts concerts for Beethoven’s centenary.
- Everything in it is papered with sheet music of Beethoven's pieces.
- Both the Brahms work and Cooper's realisation of Beethoven's sketches feature C-minor Allegros.
- Beethoven himself spoke of it fondly as "one of my best works".
- The band has also cited Neil Young, Pavement, and Camper Van Beethoven as influences.
- Beethoven again took the stage as soloist.
- Beethoven was a legendary composer.