Vortragen
Example: Die Sängerin wird das Lied morgen vortragen.
Definition
"Vortragen" means to perform or present a piece of music or a song aloud, usually in front of an audience. It involves expressing the musical work clearly and with feeling, as in the sentence, 'Die Sängerin wird das Lied morgen vortragen,' meaning the singer will perform the song tomorrow.
Etymology
The word "vortragen" comes from the German prefix "vor-" meaning 'before' or 'forward,' combined with "tragen," meaning 'to carry.' Originally, it implied carrying something forward or presenting it to an audience. Did you know? In music, "vortragen" captures the idea of carrying a song forward from the performer to the listeners.
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