Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch gesanc. Equivalent to a verbal noun from zingen.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɣəˈzɑŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: ge‧zang
  • Rhymes: -ɑŋ

Noun

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gezang n (plural gezangen, diminutive gezangetje n)

  1. song (the act of singing)
  2. song (sung piece of music)
    1. (in particular, religion, especially Protestantism) A hymn; a religious song, usually excluding psalms

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