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chanson
A song-like, usually sophisticated poem or such a poem set to music, often with a narrative, satirical, or poetic character. It is especially typical of French musical culture.
Édith Piaf ist eine der berühmtesten Interpretinnen des französischen Chansons.
Édith Piaf is one of the most famous performers of French chanson.
'Chanson' is a word from French and simply means 'song' there. In German, however, it refers to a specific, often sophisticated type of song with a narrative or poetic text.
Sie liebt die melancholischen Chansons der 1950er Jahre.
She loves the melancholic chansons of the 1950s.
The term is inseparably linked with French culture. It often evokes associations with Paris, small stages, and famous artists.
Bei einem Glas Rotwein hörten wir den ganzen Abend alte Chansons.
Over a glass of red wine, we listened to old chansons all evening.
Common verbs in connection with 'Chanson' (chanson) are 'singen' (to sing), 'interpretieren' (to perform/interpret), 'hören' (to listen to), or 'komponieren' (to compose). It is often described with adjectives such as 'französisch' (French), 'melancholisch' (melancholic), or 'satirisch' (satirical).
Der Künstler ist bekannt dafür, klassische Gedichte als Chansons zu interpretieren.
The artist is known for performing classical poems as chansons.
song
Lied is the general term for a piece of music with sung lyrics. A Chanson is a particular form associated especially with French musical culture. It often has sophisticated, poetic, narrative, or satirical lyrics.
Die französische Sängerin trägt ein poetisch erzählendes Chanson vor.
The French singer performs a poetic, narrative chanson.
Die Sängerin trägt ein neues Lied mit einfachem Text vor.
The singer performs a new song with simple lyrics.
