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1 trivia quiz  Beethoven 101 coolicon
I hope that you enjoy this quiz on one of the most fascinating musicians of all time. Perhaps you'll even learn a thing or two.
Average 10Q
717 plays
Aug 19 07
sircrossen
2 trivia quiz  The Curse of the Ninth Symphony coolicon
Beethoven completed nine symphonies before his death. Since then, some composers have been superstitious about reaching this total, and a surprising number have in fact failed to make it to number ten. This quiz tests your knowledge of some of them.
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1260 plays
Feb 25 04
stedman
3 trivia quiz  Beethoven's Life, Times and Works icon
Here is a 20 question quiz about Ludwig van Beethoven, his life, times and works. I hope this is enjoyable and educational. Feedback and-or corrections are welcome!
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3303 plays
Mar 19 00
Pat6789
4 trivia quiz  Great Composers: Beethoven icon
Beethoven, and I am not talking about the big, drooling St. Bernard, has left the world his musical legacy. Test your knowledge, and maybe learn a couple of new facts about this musical giant.
Average 10Q
978 plays
Dec 18 05
57wordsmith
5 trivia quiz  The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven icon
These questions come from a book I'm reading, "The Vintage Guide to Classical Music" by Jan Swafford. Good Luck!
Tough 10Q
1266 plays
Dec 21 02
angelpineapple

Some sample questions from this category:

* In what year was Beethoven born?
* Beethoven dedicated one of his early piano sonatas (Op.53, No.21 in C) to one of his patrons in Bonn. It is named The_________ Sonata.
* Beethoven wrote of his ailment in a document called:
* Which of these events did NOT occur during Beethoven's lifetime: ?
* Beethoven wrote how many symphonies?
* Beethoven wrote how many Piano Concertos?
* Beethoven wrote how many Violin Concertos?
* Beethoven wrote how many Operas?
* Three of Beethoven's more popular Piano Sonatas are named?
* Beethoven's 'Choral' Symphony's final movement consists of the poem 'Ode to Joy' set to music. Who is the author of 'Ode to Joy'?
* Beethoven never married but he had an 'Immortal Beloved' in his life. Who was Beethoven's 'Immortal Beloved'?
* Later in life, Beethoven wound up embroiled in a family dispute concerning the care and support of which relative?
* Beethoven is reported to have died during ___________.
* Ludwig van Beethoven was born in what city in which year?
* In the 1802 Heiligenstadt Testament, Beethoven wrote that he wanted to die but something held him back. What was it?
* Beethoven last performed as a pianist in what year?
* Beethoven died on March 26 of what year?
* Beethoven was a bridge between what two periods?
* When Beethoven left for Vienna in 1792, Count Waldstein told him to "Receive the spirit of ________ from the hands of ________."
* This English composer gave his first three symphonies names rather than numbers: "A Sea Symphony", "A London Symphony" and "A Pastoral Symphony" respectively. He completed his Ninth at the age of 85, in the year of his death. What is his name?

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