Google Doodle celebrates Beethoven's works

Despite losing his hearing in his 30s, Beethoven was one of the most celebrated composers of all times.

December 17, 2015 04:13 am | Updated March 24, 2016 10:18 am IST

A screenshot of the Google doodle.

A screenshot of the Google doodle.

In a fun puzzle that tests your knowledge of master musician Ludwig van Beethoven's work, Google celebrated the genius composer’s music via an interactive doodle. December 17th marks the 245th anniversary of the composer’s baptism.

The doodle puzzle prods you to put together Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Fur Elise, Moonlight Sonata and Ode To Joy as the composer is met with some bad luck while on his way to the concert hall.

Despite losing his hearing in his 30s, Beethoven was one of the most celebrated composers of all times.

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