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 | | Ludwig van Beethoven (baptized December 17, 1770 - March 26, 1827) was a classical composer. |
 | | Although Beethoven wrote many beautiful and lyrical melodies, another radical innovation of his music, compared especially to that of Mozart and Haydn, is his extensive use of forceful, marked, and even stark rhythmic patterns throughout his compositions and, in particular, in his themes and motifs, some of which are primarily rhythmic rather than melodic. |
 | | Beethoven's greatest works are the 32 piano sonatas and Diabelli Variations, the nine symphonies, the five piano concertos, the violin concerto, the Missa Solemnis and the late string quartets. |
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