also: リード
lied; German art song
A German song, typically for solo voice with piano accompaniment, especially from the Romantic period. Used in classical music contexts.
from German Lied
She sang a Schubert lied beautifully.
The piano accompaniment for this lied is very difficult.
She beautifully sang a Schubert lied.
The composer wrote many lieder.
Alternate reading; less common and may be confused with リード (lead).
From German Lied, meaning 'song'. Entered Japanese as a musical term for German art songs.