lieder

Cultural

The plural of lied, the German word for “song.” It refers to art songs in German mainly from the nineteenth century. The most notable composer of lieder was Franz Schubert.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Skelton also indulged in his love of Wagner, performing the poignant Wesendonck Lieder with a rich subtlety, before letting rip on the love song, The Mastersingers of Nuremberg.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2021

Johannes Brahms fell short of the achievements of Schubert and Schumann in the Lieder genre.

From Washington Post • Jan. 20, 2020

SongFest: A Journey Through Schubert Lieder An in-depth exploration of the Austrian composer’s numerous art songs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2019

The context is quite different, yet the Lieder still seem to hit home with today’s audiences.

From Economist • Jan. 15, 2015

In later years he showed the perfection of art in his singing of German Lieder.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023