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Beethoven set the finale to the words of the poet Friedrich Schiller's famous "Ode to Joy."

A. True
B. False



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Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' was set to the words of Friedrich Schiller and incorporated into his Ninth Symphony, celebrating joy and brotherly love.


Explanation:

False. Beethoven set the finale to the words of the poet Friedrich Schiller's 'Ode to Joy.' Schiller's poem 'An die Freude' was an immediate popular success when it first appeared in 1786.

Beethoven incorporated Schiller's text into the fourth movement of his Ninth Symphony, celebrating joy and brotherly love, departing from the norms of the day by including vocal soloists and a choir in a symphony.

The 'Ode to Joy' poem and Beethoven's music have retained immense popularity and cultural significance over the centuries, inspiring themes of liberty, solidarity, and international cooperation.


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