English–German

“playing style” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpiːlˌvaɪ̯zə/

Example

Die Spielweisen verschiedener Bands sind unterschiedlich.

Different bands have different playing styles.

Illustration for Spielweise (playing style)

How to say “playing style” in German

“Playing style” in German is Spielweise.

The characteristic manner in which an instrumentalist or band shapes a performance.

Full entry for Spielweise: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Spielweise

In vielen Aufnahmen ist die typische Spielweise des Jazz deutlich hörbar.

In many recordings, the typical playing style of jazz is clearly audible.

Tips for using Spielweise

  • Spielweise usually covers expressive choices as well as mechanics, so it is broader than the English term playing technique.

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