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Beethoven

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

1

b)

3

c)

6

d)

9

2.

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

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Beethoven spent most of his career in

a)

Berlin

b)

New York

c)

Vienna

d)

Paris

4.

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

a)

the joy of life

b)

the struggle

c)

defeat

d)

elegance

5.

Who did Beethoven perform for when 16

a)

Haydn

b)

Mozart

c)

Chopin

d)

Bach

6.

Beethoven _____________ the traditional limits of the symphony

a)

ignored

b)

followed

c)

expanded

d)

was unaware of

7.

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

a)

The grim reaper

b)

fate knocking at your door

c)

rocks hitting the water

d)

None of the answers are correct

8.

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

a)

Was Beethoven's last symphony

b)

Includes parts for Choir

c)

Includes Ode to Joy Theme

d)

Was not composed by Beethoven at all

9.

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

a)

Napoleon Bonaparte

b)

Louis XVI of France

c)

Joseph Stalin

d)

George III of the United Kingdom

10.

A concerto is music for

a)

orchestra

b)

soloist and orchestra

c)

percussion instruments

d)

string and brass instruments

11.

Beethoven wrote (Select all that are correct)

a)

Symphonies

b)

String Quartets

c)

Concertos

d)

Solo music for classical guitar

12.

True of False: Symphonies are typically one movement long

a)

True

b)

False