Beethoven

/ˌbeɪˈtoʊvən/
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Other forms: Beethovens

Definitions of Beethoven
  1. noun
    German composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827)
    synonyms: Ludwig van Beethoven, van Beethoven
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    example of:
    composer
    someone who composes music as a profession
  2. noun
    the music of Beethoven
    “he enjoyed Beethoven most of all”
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    type of:
    music
    an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
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