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How long did Beethoven study with Haydn?
3 months
12 years
1 year
5 years
2
How many people were at Mozart's funeral?
0
2000
3
50
3
Why was there such vast difference in funeral numbers between Mozart and Beethoven's funerals?
Mozart was considered a servant
Because Beethoven was a better musician
No one like Mozart
Mozart was an aristocrat
4
How old was Beethoven when he was pegged as "Best musician of his time"?
26
45
54
12
5
How many symphonies did Beethoven compose?
12
35
9
3
6
Why did Beethoven not study with Mozart after raising his 2 younger brothers?
Mozart had married and was no longer giving lessons
Mozart had moved
Mozart had died
Mozart disappeared
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Who was Beethoven's second choice of person with whom he could take music lessons?
Handel
Bach
Mozart
Haydn
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Why did older folks not like Beethoven's music?
They loved it
It was harsh and loud
It brought back bad memories for them
They didn't like anyone's music
9
What composer composed "Hallelujah Chorus"?
Mozart
Handel
Bach
Beethoven
10
How did Beethoven get to Vienna?
He stole a train ticket
He hid in a box that was traveling to Vienna
He stole money from his parents
His teacher had a fundraiser for him
11
How old was Beethoven when he had to care for his brothers?
16
40
22
12
12
Did Beethoven ever ask for anyone's hand in marriage?
No, but he had 3 children
yes, but her father did not give them permission to marry
No
Yes and they eloped when the father said no
13
Why couldn't Beethoven's father care for the 2 younger brothers?
He was a sick alcoholic
He had to go to work
He ran away
He had already died
14
How did Beethoven really feel about music?
He thought he was better at it than anyone else
He wanted to quit
He felt it "saved" him
He hated it
15
Why did Beethoven's deafness not hinder his ability to compose?
He had perfect pitch
He was secretly using a hearing aid
He had someone doing the work for him
He had a visual invention that helped him compose
16
Why did Beethoven not get to study with Mozart?
His father got sick and he had to go home
He wasn't good enough
His mother got sick and he had to go home
His brother got sick and he had to go home
17
Why did Beethoven love the invention of the Forte-Piano?
He thought it sounded better than other instruments
He loved its wind-like qualities
He was able to truly put his feelings into his music
He didn't love it
18
At what age was Beethoven when his father "threatened" his love for music?
12
6
14
5
19
Why did Beethoven claim that his father took the joy of music from him?
His father was never home to encourage him
His father was a mean alcoholic
He was a better muscian than Beethoven
His father was too busy to listen to his music
20
What composer wrote organ pieces that made Beethoven fall in love with the organ?
Mozart
Handel
Bach
Haydn
21
Who was Beethoven's first positive musical family influence?
His Mother
His Brother
His Grandfather
His Father
22
What was the name of the piece Beethoven composed for Mozart?
Fur Elise
Moonlight Sonata
Symphony #5
Piano Sonata in f minor
23
How many people showed up at Beethoven's funeral?
20000
18
3
2000
24
What was Beethoven's answer to those who asked him why he didn't just quit music?
I'm good at it
I will quit tomorrow
I am not a quitter
My family needs the money
25
How old was Beethoven when he first began music lessons?
22
4
12
7
26
In what country was Beethoven born?
Italy
Germany
France
Vienna
27
What was the significance of Vienna?
It was where the really good composers lived
It was where the rich people lived
It had cool boats on which you could ride
It was the birthplace of Beethoven
28
What did Mozart want Beethoven to play for him?
He wanted him to improvise based on f minor
Mozart slammed the door in his face.
Mozart wanted Beethoven to play Moonlight Sonata
Mozart didn't want him to play
29
How did Beethoven deal with marital rejection?
He stopped composing
He began knitting
He quit music all together
He composed Fur Elise
30
What was Beethoven's main use for composing and performing music?
Means of showing how good he was at music
Means of making money
Means of getting out of Germany
Means of self-expression
31
How many times did Beethoven marry?
1
4
0
8
32
What was Beethoven's huge contribution to musical instruments (Piano)?
He proved the need for a better made piano
He did not contribute in any significant way
He composed music for piano and other pieces
He created a new piano called a synthesizer
33
Who was behind the door on which Beethoven knocked?
Beethoven's Grandfather
Bach
Handel
Mozart
34
What was Mozart's reaction to Beethoven's improvised composition?
Mozart told him it needed work
Mozart stole the piece from him
Mozart hated it so much he told him to get out
Mozart hugged him
35
What was Beethoven's "nick-name"?
Little Mozart
Composer Extroridinaire
String Buster
Piano Genious
