Liederkranz

[ lee-der-krahnts, -krants ]

Trademark.

1. a brand of strong, soft milk cheese with a creamy center, made in small rectangular blocks.

noun

1. a German choral society or singing club, especially of men.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Liederkranz¹

1855–60, Americanism; < German: garland of songs

Example Sentences

The party was now increased by the addition of six ladies and eight gentlemen from Washington, who were going to attend the charity ball and Liederkranz.

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The evening bells were tolling; we had said our aves and were sitting about in front of the cottage, when we heard the Liederkranz.

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The sun shone bright and warm; the icicles on the rocks glittered and dripped; joyous mountain songs, that he used to sing with the Liederkranz, began to ring in his ears.

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The Liederkranz and the Symphony Society have been giving enjoyable concerts; and Herr Moriz Rosenthal, the pianist, has met with a success that has only been rivalled in late years by Joseffy.

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"A ball?" says I; "then what did you call it a Liederkranz for?"

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