Ludwig van Beethoven meaning

UK US /ˈlʌdwɪɡ væn ˈbeɪtoʊvən/ 6 syllables

Ludwig van Beethoven (noun): German composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827).

Definition of Ludwig van Beethoven

  1. German composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827)

    Synonyms: Beethoven, van Beethoven

    Type of: composer

How to pronounce Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven is pronounced /ˈlʌdwɪɡ væn ˈbeɪtoʊvən/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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