noun
- German composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827.
- synonyms: van Beethoven, Ludwig van Beethoven
- The music of Beethoven.
- usage: "he enjoyed Beethoven most of all"
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