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Definition of Beethoven
1. Noun. German composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827).
Generic synonyms: Composer
Derivative terms: Beethovenian
2. Noun. The music of Beethoven. "He enjoyed Beethoven most of all"
Definition of Beethoven
1. Proper noun. A surname, usually applying to Ludwig van Beethoven ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Beethoven
Literary usage of Beethoven
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and (1910)
"With his permission Beethoven published in 1783 his earliest extant composition,
a set of variations on a march by Dressier. The title-page states that they ..."
2. The Fortnightly Review (1880)
"The effect of this new ardour has shown itself, as far as Beethoven is concerned,
in a disproportionate emphasis on his latest and in many cases least ..."
3. Memories of a Musical Life by William Mason (1901)
"At that time Beethoven was still a newcomer, and was regarded with skepticism by
the older ... Beethoven was a profound man and had strong individuality. ..."
4. Dwight's Journal of Music: A Paper of Art and Literature by John Sullivan Dwight (1857)
"The fame which Beethoven had already acquired did not betray him into ...
She supposed it something new by Beethoven, and Kies waggishly confessed it. ..."
5. Music: Devoted to the Art, Science, Technic and Literature of Music (1898)
""At Vienna he was the rival of Beethoven, some said that he surpassed him. ...
I. Whether Beethoven played his own works or improvised, it was by no means ..."
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