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Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 8: Second Movement
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Roll Over Beethoven
For some reason, Beethoven has been the butt of many musical jokes over the years. You can find Beethoven references everywhere from disco, to the Beatles, to the Broadway musical.
1. Which of Beethoven's symphonies was used in several pieces of popular music?
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#5
#8
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2.During World War II, British public radio started all news bulletins with the first four notes of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5
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3. Which popular cartoon strip features a small piano player who loves Beethoven?
Hi and Lois
Peanuts
Lil Abner
Dennis the Menace
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