Question

Music appreciation the classical era

Near the end of his life, Beethoven lost his

A. hearing.
B. job.
C. sight.
D. voice.

Answer 1

The correct option is

A) Hearing

Step-by-step explanation:

In 1798 during the last age of his life Beethoven lost his hearing. His hearing only ever partially recovered and, during its gradual decline, was impeded by a severe form of tinnitus, yet he was considered as deaf in his last stage of his life.

Answer 2

In the last decade of his life, Beethoven lost his hearing. Most famously he still composed musical scores whilst completely deaf. (Answer A).