Elise refers to the German female given name "Elise." The clue indicates that Beethoven composed a piece titled "Für Elise" (meaning "For Elise") in honor of someone named Elise.
Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: Tony winner Renée ___ Goldsberry. Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.