Beethoven Flashcards
Learn about Beethoven
What is Beethoven’s first name?
Ludwig Van.
What era did Beethoven compose during?
The classical era.
Where was Beethoven from?
Germany.
Beethoven, along with Franz Josef Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was one of the…
one of the greatest composers in the classical period.
What were the hallmarks of classical music?
Balance and order.
What years did the classical era run from?
1750-1825.
What accomplishment did Beethoven achieve concerning the sales of his music?
He was the first composer to earn a living from the sale of his compositions.
Where was Beethoven born?
Bonn, Germany
On what day was Beethoven born?
Dec. 15, 1770.
Who else in Beethoven’s family were professional musicians?
His father and grandfather were both professional musicians.
At the age of 13, what job did Beethoven get?
Assistant organist for the court in Bonn.
What did Mozart let Beethoven do?
Mozart allowed Beethoven to study with him in Vienna.
What did the archbishop arrange for?
The Archbishop, who hard hired Beethoven as organist in 1784, arranged for Beethoven to study with Haydn.
Beethoven had been well known early in his career as a…
virtuoso pianist.
Beethoven became the first great composer to work without…
the aid of a wealthy benefactor.
