Word: knackwurst
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Germans and Austrians the word Lied means simply song. To the rest of the world it means a particular kind of song, as peculiarly Austro-German as Knackwurst. In Italy, where a beautiful voice is regarded as a princely possession, songs are likely to have melodies constructed to show off beautiful voices. In France, where Art is for epicures, songs are likely to be skillful, titillating and sophisticated. But the Austro-German Lied is a miniature music-drama in which words, melody and accompaniment play equal parts. More important than the contour of its melody is the dramatic mood...