Definition of Beethovenian in English:
Beethovenian
adjective ˌbeɪt(h)əʊˈviːnɪən
Relating to or characteristic of the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, his music, or his theories of musical composition.
a compelling Beethovenian influence at work
Example sentencesExamples
- The majestic outer sections reflect an unashamedly Beethovenian grandeur.
- The Beethovenian classical structure is still there and the music has an amazing vigour.
- An early symphony shows his Beethovenian sympathies.
- The music is Beethovenian in the depth of feeling it provokes.
- His first piano sonata, string quartet and chamber ensemble pieces are Beethovenian in form and content.
noun ˌbeɪt(h)əʊˈviːnɪən
1An admirer of the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
this is a most interesting CD which should commend itself to all true Beethovenians
Example sentencesExamples
- Beethovians engaged in few pre-writing activities and preferred to compose rough first drafts immediately.
- I make my bow to the assembled and enraged Beethovians.
- The true Beethovian will buy more than one.
- 1.1 A performer of the music of the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
the pianist is currently one of the master Beethovenians