Beethoven was known for his emotions, both in life and in his music. This is one of the qualities that sets his music apart from his predecessors.

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1 LUDVIG van BEETHOVEN Beethoven was known for his emotions, both in life and in his music. This is one of the qualities that sets his music apart from his predecessors. Listen for Emotions Worksheet: With the following worksheet, play excerpts of several different pieces of Beethoven s music and ask the students to circle one (or more) faces that describe their feelings when they hear that tune. I don t grade this activity, but it serves as a great way to encourage listening. After the page is done, I encourage the students to share their feelings. Some examples of pieces to play: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, First Movement, Allegro con brio Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Second Movement, Allegretto Opus 27, No. 2: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor ("Moonlight") Poco moto (Bagatelle) in A minor ("Für Elise") Symphony No. 4 in Bb Major, Fourth Movement, Allegro ma non troppo Symphony No. 9, Fourth Movement, Ode to Joy (about halfway through) For more ideas, see my website: bethsnotes.com. Beethoven Quiz: Some of the questions require you to play some of Beethoven s music during the quiz. Nos. 1 & 2 - Poco moto (Bagatelle) in A minor ("Für Elise") No. 4 - Symphony No. 5 in C minor, First Movement, Allegro con brio No. 5 - Symphony No. 9, Fourth Movement, Ode to Joy (about halfway through) No. 17 I discuss the optional answers to this question in advance.

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3 Listen for Emotions Name Class Directions: Listen to each piece of music and circle the emotion that you feel bethsnotes.com 2

4 Beethoven Crossword Name Class M I O Across 2. What instrument plays "Für Elise"? 5. In his late 40's, Beethoven had something happen to his body. He became. 9. What country did Beethoven live most of his life in? 11. Beethoven is one of the greatest that ever lived! 12. Beethoven added more to the orchestra than composers before him did. 14. When he was young, Beethoven learned how to play two instruments: the piano and the. Down 1. What was Beethoven s first name? 3. A symphony is a piece of music played by an. 4. Beethoven's treated him badly and forced him to practice for long hours. 6. Unlike many composers before him, Beethoven used what in his music? 7. What musical period began as a result of Beethoven s unique music? 8. When Beethoven was born, Mozart s style of music was popular. What was that period of music called? 10. What country was Beethoven born in? 13. Beethoven's father wanted him to be a child prodigy like what other composer? bethsnotes.com 3

5 Beethoven Crossword - answers Across 2. What instrument plays "Für Elise"? piano 5. In his late 40's, Beethoven had something happen to his body. He became deaf. 9. What country did Beethoven live most of his life in? Austria 11. Beethoven is one of the greatest composers that ever lived! 12. Beethoven added more instruments to the orchestra than composers before him did. 14. When he was young, Beethoven learned how to play two instruments: the piano and the violin. Down 1. What was Beethoven s first name? Ludwig 3. A symphony is a piece of music played by an orchestra. 4. Beethoven's father treated him badly and forced him to practice for long hours. 6. Unlike many composers before him, Beethoven used what in his music? emotions 7. What musical period began as a result of Beethoven s unique music? Romantic 8. When Beethoven was born, Mozart s style of music was popular. What was that period of music called? Classical 10. What country was Beethoven born in? Germany 13. Beethoven's father wanted him to be a child prodigy like what other composer? Mozart bethsnotes.com 4

6 Beethoven Assessment Name Class 1. Listen to this piece of music. What is it called? a. Für Elise b. To Elizabeth c. To My Love 2. What instrument is playing that piece of music? a. harpsichord b. organ c. piano 3. A symphony is a piece of music played by a(n): a. orchestra b. organ c. string quartet 4. Listen to the beginning of this symphony. Which symphony is it? a. 5 th b. 7 th c. 9 th 5. Listen to Ode to Joy. Which symphony is it? a. 5 th b. 7 th c. 9 th 6. How many symphonies did Beethoven write? a. 5 b. 7 c Beethoven s first name was: a. Johann b. Ludwig c. Wolfgang 8. Beethoven was born in what country? a. Austria b. Germany c. Switzerland bethsnotes.com 5

7 9. Beethoven lived most of his life in what country? a. Austria b. Germany c. Switzerland 10. When Beethoven was born, Mozart s style of music was popular. What was that period of music called? a. Baroque b. Classical c. Romantic 11. Beethoven s father wanted him to be a child prodigy like what composer? a. Bach b. Haydn c. Mozart 12. When he was young, Beethoven learned to play the piano and the: a. cello b. harp c. violin 13. By his late 40 s, Beethoven became completely: a. blind b. crippled c. deaf 14. Unlike many of the composers before him, Beethoven added to his music. a. emotion b. percussion c. words 15. What musical period began as a result of Beethoven s unique music? a. Baroque b. Classical c. Romantic 16. What was Beethoven s influence on the orchestra? a. He added more instruments in every section. b. He added the brass section. c. He added the string section. 17. Why do you think Beethoven s music has lasted more than 200 years? bethsnotes.com 6