Meaning 1neutral; music · 82%
The act of singing or its musical sound, especially as a performance.
Natural examples
Der Gesang der Vögel weckte uns früh.
The birds' singing woke us early.
Ihr Gesang füllte den ganzen Konzertsaal.
Her singing filled the entire concert hall.
Am Lagerfeuer begann der Gesang der Gruppe.
The group's singing began around the campfire.
Usage note
Gesang is masculine and often uncountable: der Gesang der Vögel. A single song is usually Lied.
Mini-lesson: Gesang
The act of singing or its musical sound, especially as a performance. Gesang is masculine and often uncountable: der Gesang der Vögel. A single song is usually Lied.
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