Definitions for klezmerˈklɛz mər; ˌklɛz məˈrim
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
klez•merˈklɛz mər; ˌklɛz məˈrim(n.)(pl.)klez•mers, klez•mo•rim
a Jewish folk musician traditionally performing in a small band.
Category: Music and Dance
the music performed by klezmers.
Category: Music and Dance
Origin of klezmer:
1960–65; < Yiddish
Wiktionary
klezmer(Noun)
A Jewish folk musician.
klezmer(Noun)
A type of popular Jewish folk music especially associated with Ashkenazi cultures.
Origin: From כּלי־זמיר, from כלי זמר.
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