Beethoven (en. Beethoven)

/beɪtəˈhoʊvən/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A prolific composer and pianist considered one of the greatest in the history of music.

Beethoven composed his famous ninth symphony.

Beethoven a composé sa célèbre neuvième symphonie.

A key figure in the transition between Classicism and Romanticism in music.

Beethoven's music marked an important evolution in the history of music.

La musique de Beethoven a marqué une évolution importante dans l'histoire de la musique.

An artist whose works continue to influence many contemporary musicians.

Beethoven's works are often performed in concert halls around the world.

Les œuvres de Beethoven sont souvent interprétées dans les salles de concert à travers le monde.

The name 'Beethoven' derives from the surname of Ludwig van Beethoven, a composer born in Bonn in 1770.

when people talk about Beethoven

It often refers to his famous music and its impact on the musical world.

lorsque les gens parlent de Beethoven

Beethoven's 9th Symphony

Famous for his final movement 'Ode to Joy'.

symphonie n°9 de Beethoven

Beethoven and the Romantic era

A period in which his music played a central role.

Beethoven et l'ère romantique

Mozart

Another famous composer of Classicism, often compared to Beethoven.

Mozart

symphony

A major musical work, often in several movements.

symphonie

concerto

A composition for one or more solo instruments and orchestra.

concerto

When a piece of music is described as 'beethovenian', it means it is complex and rich.

This new composition is truly beethovenian, it has many layers.

Cette nouvelle composition est vraiment beethovenienne, elle a de nombreuses couches.

Used to describe something extraordinary in relation to music.

His performance was so beethoven, it gave me chills.

Sa performance était tellement beethoven, j’en ai eu des frissons.