klezmer
[ klez-mer ]
/ ˈklɛz mər /
noun, plural klez·mo·rim [klez-muh-reem] /ˌklɛz məˈrim/.
a Jewish folk musician traditionally performing in a small band.
Also klezmer music. the type of music performed by such musicians.
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Origin of klezmer
From Yiddish
Words nearby klezmer
kleptomania, kleptomaniac, klesha, kletterschuh, kleve, klezmer, klick, klieg light, klimt, kline, kline test
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British Dictionary definitions for klezmer
klezmer
/ (ˈklɛzmə) /
noun
a Jewish folk musician, usually a member of a small band
Also called: klezmer music the music performed by such a band
Word Origin for klezmer
Yiddish
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