Romantic era classical composer. Play The Life and Music of Beethoven trivia solo to sharpen your knowledge, or challenge a friend head-to-head in Trivia Tango — every question comes with an explanation so you learn as you play. Questions span every level, from easy warm-ups to expert-level stumpers, so there's a real challenge here however much you already know.
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This German city on the Rhine River was the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven in 1770.
Difficulty: EasyThis Russian ambassador to Vienna commissioned three string quartets from Beethoven, which bear his name as Op. 59.
Difficulty: MediumThis Beethoven overture was written for the 1822 opening of Vienna's Josephstadt Theater, using themes reminiscent of Handel.
Difficulty: HardBeethoven suffered from this progressive condition starting in his late twenties, yet composed his Ninth Symphony after it became total.
Difficulty: EasyThis Afro-European violinist was the original dedicatee of the Kreutzer Sonata before a quarrel led Beethoven to change it.
Difficulty: MediumThis deeply moving slow movement from Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 130 moved the composer to tears when performed.
Difficulty: HardThis beloved Beethoven bagatelle in A minor is often the first classical piece piano students learn, featuring a memorable repeating motif.
Difficulty: EasyBeethoven composed four overtures for his opera Fidelio, with three of them sharing this woman's name from the story.
Difficulty: Medium