klezmer

[ klez-mer ]

noun

, plural klez·mo·rim [klez-m, uh, -, reem].

1. a Jewish folk musician traditionally performing in a small band.
2. Also klezmer music. the type of music performed by such musicians.

klezmer

/ ˈklɛzmə /

noun

1. a Jewish folk musician, usually a member of a small band
2. Also calledklezmer music the music performed by such a band

Word History and Origins

Origin of klezmer¹

From Yiddish

Word History and Origins

Origin of klezmer¹

Yiddish

Example Sentences

For example the third generation of young poles playing klezmer music, rather self-consciously, is a trace.

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