Abgesang

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːbɡəˌsɑŋ/

Definitions of abgesang

noun a concluding part of a poem, speech, or musical composition

Example Sentences

A1 The abgesang of the song was very catchy.

A2 I couldn't understand the abgesang of the poem.

B1 The abgesang of the speech left a lasting impression on the audience.

B2 The abgesang of the book tied all the loose ends together.

C1 The abgesang of the opera was beautifully orchestrated.

C2 The abgesang of the symphony was a masterpiece of composition.

Examples of abgesang in a Sentence

formal The abgesang of the opera was beautifully sung by the soprano.

informal I loved the abgesang at the end of the concert, it gave me goosebumps.

slang The abgesang was lit, everyone was cheering and clapping.

figurative The abgesang of the novel left a lasting impact on the readers, revealing the true depth of the story.

Grammatical Forms of abgesang

• past tense: abgesang
• plural: abgesänge
• comparative: abgesänger
• superlative: am abgesängsten
• present tense: singt ab
• future tense: wird abgesungen
• perfect tense: hat abgesungen
• continuous tense: ist am absingen
• singular: der Abgesang
• positive degree: abgesang
• infinitive: abzusingen
• gerund: abgesingend
• participle: abgesungen

Origin and Evolution of abgesang

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle High German

Story behind the word: The word 'abgesang' originated in Middle High German.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medieval poetry to refer to the final section of a poem or song, 'abgesang' has evolved to also mean the concluding part of a musical composition or performance in modern German.