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Albumblatt

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Al·​bum·​blatt | \ ˈäl-bəm-ˌblät, ˈal-bəm-ˌblat \
plural Albumblätter\ ˈäl-​bəm-​ˌble-​tər , ˈal-​ \ or Albumblatts

Definition of Albumblatt

: a short instrumental composition usually for piano

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First Known Use of Albumblatt

1873, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Albumblatt

German, literally, album leaf, from album (from Latin) + blatt leaf, from Old High German blat

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“Albumblatt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Albumblatt. Accessed 29 Feb. 2020.

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