Beethoven Definition

beethoven
noun
  1. German composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827)
  2. the music of Beethoven; "he enjoyed Beethoven most of all"

"Beethoven" in song lyrics

See how beethoven is used in real songs:

  • "My mama raised me on soul and beethoven"
    DJ Jazzy Jeff f/ J-Live — A Charmed Life
  • "People trying to put us down like Beethoven"
    Hilltop Hoods f/ Classified, Solo (Horrorshow) — The Underground
  • "My momma raised me on Soul to Beethoven"
    J-Live — A Charmed Life

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