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Erlking

Erlking

1 9.9
A famous song for voice and piano by Schubert based on Goethe's poem
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɜrlˌkɪŋ/
  • Literature
: El Rey de los Elfos
  • The Erlking is a hauntingly beautiful song by Schubert.

Examples

  • The singer performed Schubert's Erlking with great emotion at the recital.

  • Many students study the Erlking to learn about Romantic-era music and poetry.

  • The dramatic story of the Erlking captivated the audience during the concert.

  • Have you ever heard the Erlking performed live?

  • The singer performed Schubert's Erlking with great emotion at the recital.

  • Many students study the Erlking to learn about Romantic-era music and poetry.

  • The dramatic story of the Erlking captivated the audience during the concert.

Synonyms

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  • Specialized
1 9.9

A German song for one voice and piano from the 1800s

is a single famous 1815 work by Schubert based on a Goethe poem

Surface Forms

Erlking main

Etymology

Erlking (the song) takes its name from the German Erlkönig, meaning 'elf-king', from Goethe's poem about a dangerous spirit who lures a child. That's why Schubert's music is so dramatic and tells the same frightening story.