schlager

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

hit

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ʃlɑːɡə/

Etymology

Cognate with English: hit

In summary

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