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lieder singer

lieder singer

9.5
A singer who sings German classical songs with piano
  • noun
  • /ˈliːdər ˈsɪŋɚ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cantante de lieder
  • Many lieder singers perform at the concert hall.

Examples

  • The acclaimed lieder singer captivated the audience with her expressive performance of Schubert's songs.

  • As a lieder singer, he is renowned for his sensitivity to both poetry and melody.

  • Many lieder singers collaborate closely with pianists to bring depth to their recitals.

  • She is a talented lieder singer.

  • The renowned lieder singer captivated the audience with her soulful performance.

  • As a lieder singer, he often explores themes of love and nature in his songs.

  • During the concert, the lieder singer showcased a beautiful selection of German art songs.

Synonyms

singer
vslieder singer
787 1.0

A person who uses their voice to make music, often on stage

is a specialist who focuses on solo classical art songs
vocalist
vslieder singer
37 3.0

A person who sings, often in a band or group

is a solo specialist focused on classical art songs

Surface Forms

lieder singer singular
lieder singers plural

Morphology

lied + singer

The compound is directly compositional: 'lieder' (plural of the German noun 'lied', meaning German art songs) combined with 'singer' yields 'a singer who performs lieder.' A B1 learner who knows the constituent words can therefore infer the meaning, so the expression is predictable and transparent.

Etymology

Lieder singer comes from the German word Lieder, which means 'songs' and refers to short, emotional songs for voice and piano. So a Lieder singer is a singer who sings these German 'art songs' with a piano, which is why the term means a specialist in that kind of song.