Associations to the word «Beethoven»

Wiktionary

BEETHOVEN, proper noun. A surname, usually applying to Ludwig van Beethoven

Dictionary definition

BEETHOVEN, noun. German composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827).
BEETHOVEN, noun. The music of Beethoven; "he enjoyed Beethoven most of all".

Wise words

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