Meaning of "Fahne" in Music
In the context of music, "Fahne" refers to the German word for "flag." It is often associated with the song "Die Fahne hoch" ("Raise the Flag" or "The Flag High"). This song, also known as the "Horst-Wessel-Lied" ("Horst Wessel Song"), was the anthem of the Nazi Party (NSDAP) from 1930 to 1945 and was made the co-national anthem of Germany from 1933 to 1945, alongside the first stanza of the "Deutschlandlied".
The "Horst-Wessel-Lied" has been banned in Germany and Austria since the end of World War II due to its association with the Nazi regime. It is important to note that the song and its use of the word "Fahne" are highly controversial and carry historical significance.
It is worth mentioning that the word "Fahne" itself, outside of its association with the song, simply means "flag" in German and can be used in various contexts, including music, to refer to a flag or banner
A German term for flag.
In addition, you can familiarize yourself with the terms:
- [English] flag
- [English] tail
- [French] crochet (m)
- [German] Fähnchen (n)
- [German] Notenfahne (f)
- [Italian] coda uncinata (f)
- [Italian] codetta (f)
- [Italian] bandiera (f)
- [Spanish] corchete (m)
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