schlager

  1. A chiefly European style of popular music with light melodies (often easily danceable) and typically facile, sentimental lyrics.
  2. A piece made in this style.

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ʃlɑːɡə/
Etymology

In summary

From German Schlager (late 19th century), from schlagen (“to hit”), thus similar to English hit (“successful song”, early 20th century).

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