13 Questions
Beethoven started losing his hearing at the age of ______
26
Beethoven was completely deaf at ______
53
Beethoven composed some of his later pieces while playing the piano with his ear close to the ______
keys
In 1801, Beethoven wrote to a friend expressing his despair over his inability to attend music events due to his ______
deafness
Beethoven faced a challenge presenting his Ninth Symphony to the audience without being able to ______ a single note
hear
During the performance of the Ninth Symphony, Beethoven stood next to the ______ to guide him on the tempo
conductor
Beethoven did not hear the applause after his Ninth Symphony performance, and continued standing with his back turned to the audience until one of the ______ turned him around
soloists
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is considered one of the greatest pieces of music ever written and has been added to the United Nations World ______ List
Heritage
Match the following Beatles' songs with their titles:
Yesterday = E Yellow Submarine = A Let it be = B Here Comes the Sun = D
Match the following descriptions with the Beatles' members:
John Lennon = A member known for his songwriting skills Paul McCartney = One of the principal members of the band George Harrison = Known for his guitar playing abilities Ringo Starr = The drummer of the band
Match the following statements with the Beatles' impact:
Revolutionized music with new instruments like electric guitars = A Led a music revolution during their six years of existence = C Popularized rock 'n' roll songs from the USA in Britain = B Their records still sell in millions every year even after over half a century = D
Match the following locations with their association to the Beatles:
Liverpool = A place where thousands go to see where it all began Beatles' museum = B House where Paul McCartney lived as a teenager = C City offering 'Beatles' Tour' = D
Match the following nicknames with their association to the Beatles:
Fab Four = A The Beatles = B Music Legends = C Rock Band from Liverpool = D
Learn about Beethoven's struggle with hearing loss and how he continued to compose music despite being deaf. Explore how his disability impacted his personal life and career.
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