German LIEDER are a type of art song composed for voice and piano. They originated in the early 19th century and were popularized by composers such as Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, Hugo Wolf, and Richard Strauss. These songs often feature poetic lyrics and are usually written in German. They are considered to be one of the most important genres of German music and have been performed and recorded by many renowned singers and pianists.