Beethoven followed this vehicle (3)

I believe the answer is:

van

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This clue could be a double definition.

'beethoven' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'followed this vehicle' is the second definition.
'van' can be an answer for 'vehicle' (van is a kind of vehicle). I am unsure of the remainder of the definition.

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(Other definitions for van that I've seen before include "Light vehicle" , "Covered wagon" , "Leading military units" , "Forefront as of an army" , "... Morrison (singer)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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