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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Volkslied

Volkslied \Volks"lied\, n.; pl. Volkslieder. [G.] (Mus.) A popular song, or national air.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
volkslied

"folk-song," 1858, from German Volkslied, from Volk "people" (see folk (n.)) + Lied "song" (see laud (v.)).

Usage examples of "volkslied".

Zahji whispers, and the music begins - a Volkslied to make the mighty blubber.