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The Big Names of History 13 Beethoven

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    Week 13, The Big Names of History, Wright Language Academy.
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  • When and where was Beethoven born?
    1770 (exact date unknown); Bonn, Germany.
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  • When and where did Beethoven die?
    March 26th, 1827 in Vienna, Austria.
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  • What are the three main musical eras?
    Baroque (1600-1750), Classical (1750-1820), & Romantic (1820-1900).
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  • What Is Classical Music?
    Music written in the Classical Era (1750-1820) by such composers as Haydn, Mozart, & Beethoven; short, melodic, contrasting, etc.
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  • Name one other Classical musician who impacted Beethoven's musical career.
    Mozart, Neefe, Haydn, etc.
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  • Tell us something about Beethoven's early life.
    Wow, you really know your stuff! / Sorry, we were looking for...
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  • What is Beethoven's most famous composition?
    His "Ninth Symphony".
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  • What physical disability did Beethoven struggle with?
    He slowly went deaf in his late twenties and early thirties.
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  • What was the most interesting thing you learned about Beethoven today? Why?
    Cool, thanks for sharing! / Wow, do you really not know?
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  • Tell us one fun fact about Beethoven.
    Cool, thanks for sharing! / Wow, do you really not know?
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