Definitions

1. noun

A musical term referring to a melodic pattern or theme, especially one used in Wagner’s opera ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen’, or a siren in Germanic mythology that lures sailors to their doom.

“The opera’s famous ‘Lorelei’ melody is a haunting and unforgettable tune.”

2. proper noun

A rock formation on the Rhine River in Germany, associated with the siren Lorelei in Germanic mythology.

“Visitors to the Lorelei rock formation are often mesmerized by its beauty and tragic history.”