Lieder: meaning, definitions and examples

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lieder

 

[ หˆliหdษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music genre

Lieder are a type of German song, typically for solo voice and piano. They are especially associated with the Romantic era and often convey deep emotional themes and poetic texts. The songs often explore themes of love, nature, and longing. Significant composers of Lieder include Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, and Johannes Brahms. Although the term can technically refer to any song, it usually pertains to art songs derived from poetry.

Synonyms

art song, melody, tune

Examples of usage

  • I love listening to Lieder while I relax.
  • The concert featured a selection of classic Lieder.
  • She performs Lieder with such emotion.
  • His favorite composer of Lieder is Schubert.
  • The lyrics of the Lieder often touch the heart.

Translations

Translations of the word "lieder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น canรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคจเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lieder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lagu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ัะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piosenki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chansons

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ canciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸarkฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ๋ž˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุบุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรญsnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ piesne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญŒๆ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pesmi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรถngvar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะฝะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒฆแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mahnฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canciones

Etymology

The term 'Lieder' is derived from the German word for 'songs' and can be traced back to the 19th century, specifically to the Romantic period in music history. During this time, composers began to elevate the status of song as a serious art form. The practice of setting poetry to music gained prominence, with composers like Franz Schubert and Robert Schumann leading the way. Schubert's Lieder, in particular, are notable for their melodic beauty and emotional depth, often transforming poetry into poignant musical expressions. The term has since come to specifically denote the German art song tradition, in contrast to popular music or folk songs. As a genre, Lieder has influenced not only classical music but has also resonated in various forms of contemporary music, providing a rich legacy in the landscape of Western music.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,692, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.