noun
- a German folk song, typically expressing traditional cultural themes
Usage: German loanword; music
Examples
- The choir performed a beautiful volkslied at the cultural festival.
- She learned several volkslieder during her study abroad in Germany.
- The volkslied captured the essence of rural German life.
- Traditional volkslieder are still sung at Oktoberfest celebrations.
- The composer arranged the volkslied for full orchestra.
- Children in the village grew up singing this volkslied.