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Definition of Meistergesang in English:

Meistergesang

noun

  • The German tradition of musical composition and performance by the Meistersinger.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The North American Review. From German Meistergesang from Meister + Gesang singing, song, after Middle High German meistersanc.

Pronunciation

Meistergesang

/ˈmʌɪstəɡəzaŋ/