Mah ‧ ler, Gus ‧ tav /ˈmɑːləʳ, ˈɡʊstɑːv $ ˈɡʌs-/ BrE AmE
(1860–1911) an Austrian ↑ composer whose work is typical of the ↑ romantic style. He is known especially for his symphonies (↑ symphony ) and for his sets of songs, Das Lied von der Erde and Kindertotenlieder .