# Beethoven Question

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beethoven-question/680979>\
**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Created:** [February 10, 2014, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beethoven-question/680979 "2014-02-10T15:59:13Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 11, 2014, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beethoven-question/680979/21 "2014-02-11T21:08:06Z")

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Many composers write music in their heads, without using a piano or other instrument. They can “hear” (imagine) what it will sound like, even if they’re not deaf. Not all composers write music this way, but some do.

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