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German word
Spielweise
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃpiːlˌvaɪ̯zə/
Meaning
- feminine nounplaying style
Example
Die Spielweisen verschiedener Bands sind unterschiedlich.
Different bands have different playing styles.
More examples
In vielen Aufnahmen ist die typische Spielweise des Jazz deutlich hörbar.
In many recordings, the typical playing style of jazz is clearly audible.
Core concept
The characteristic manner in which an instrumentalist or band shapes a performance.
Common phrases
typische Spielweise des Jazz
typical playing style of jazz
perkussive Spielweise
percussive playing style
elaborierte Spielweise
elaborate playing style
Similar words
Stil: The broad, recognizable character of a musical performance.
Interpretation: Interpretive choices that convey a piece's meaning and emotional content.
Spielart: A distinct form of performing a piece with a given method or ensemble.
Technik: The practiced physical ability needed to control an instrument.
Definition in German
Die charakteristische Art, wie jemand ein Instrument spielt oder musikalisch etwas vorträgt.
Word origin
The compound joins Spiel, which also denotes musical playing, with Weise, a manner or method.
Usage tips
- Spielweise usually covers expressive choices as well as mechanics, so it is broader than the English term playing technique.
Other meanings
- playing techniquenoun
- way of playingnoun
Related words
- spielbarplayableadjective
- Spielerplayernoun