Beethoven

In the Heiligenstadt Testament, Beethoven reveals he has been losing his hearing for how many years?

• 1

• 3

• 6

• 9

True or False? Beethoven was recognized during his life as a genius

• True

• False

Beethoven spent most of his career in

• Berlin

• New York

• Vienna

• Paris

Per the video, Beethoven often portrayed _____________ in his music.

• the joy of life

• the struggle

• defeat

• elegance

Who did Beethoven perform for when 16

• Haydn

• Mozart

• Chopin

• Bach

Beethoven _____________ the traditional limits of the symphony

• ignored

• followed

• expanded

• was unaware of

The opening motive of Beethoven's 5th symphony is said to be

• The grim reaper

• fate knocking at your door

• rocks hitting the water

• None of the answers are correct

Select all that are correct about the 9th Symphony discussed in video

• Was Beethoven's last symphony

• Includes parts for Choir

• Includes Ode to Joy Theme

• Was not composed by Beethoven at all

Who crowned himself Emperor of Europe much to Beethoven's dismay during his life

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Louis XVI of France

• Joseph Stalin

• George III of the United Kingdom

A concerto is music for

• orchestra

• soloist and orchestra

• percussion instruments

• string and brass instruments