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How to pronounce beethoven

IPA transcription: ['beɪtoʊvən]

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Noun

  • German composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827)

  • 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.