der Gesang
Translation
singing, song, chant, vocals
Examples
Ihr Gesang ist wunderschön.
Her singing is beautiful.
Wir hörten den Gesang der Vögel.
We heard the singing of the birds.
Der gregorianische Gesang ist sehr alt.
Gregorian chant is very old.
Grammar Patterns
((der Gesang)) as subject The blackbird's song is beautiful.
((den Gesang)) as accusative object I like listening to classical singing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Singen, Lied; Antonyms: Stille (silence)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'singen' (to sing). The prefix 'ge-' often forms nouns from verbs.
Memory Tips
Connect it directly to 'singen'. The act of singing produces 'Gesang'.