Beethoven's Life and Music
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Objective
I can identify key events in Beethoven's life and their influence on his music.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Ludwig van Beethoven was a talented composer and pianist born in Germany in 1770.
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Beethoven began to lose his hearing as his career grew, which was devastating for a musician.
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Even after becoming completely deaf, Beethoven continued to compose, and one of his most famous pieces from this time was his Ninth Symphony, featuring "Ode to Joy".
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Practice
7 questions
In what country was Ludwig van Beethoven born?
Who was Beethoven's teacher in Vienna?
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Exit ticket
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“Name one major challenge Beethoven faced in his life and explain how it influenced his music.”
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