Gelaagd
Example: De gelaagde compositie bracht diepe emoties over tijdens het concert.
Definition
"Gelaagd" describes something composed of multiple layers or levels, especially in music, where a composition features complex, overlapping elements that create depth and richness, as in the phrase 'De gelaagde compositie bracht diepe emoties over tijdens het concert.'
Etymology
The word "gelaagd" comes from the Dutch root "laag," meaning 'layer,' combined with the prefix "ge-" and suffix "-d" to form an adjective. It literally means 'layered,' reflecting the idea of multiple layers combined, which perfectly fits its use in describing music with intricate, layered structures.
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"Gelaagd" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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