Ludwig van Beethoven

Definitions of Ludwig van Beethoven
  1. noun
    German composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827)
    synonyms: Beethoven, van Beethoven
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    composer
    someone who composes music as a profession
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