Schlager (German: [ˈʃlaːɡɐ], "hit(s)")[2] is a style of European popular music and radio format generally defined by catchy instrumental accompaniments to vocal pieces of pop music with simple, easygoing, and often sentimental lyrics. Michelle performing in Berlin, 15 March 2017, where she sang schlagers as well as ballads Schlager tracks are typically light pop tunes or sweet, sentimental ballads