Klezmer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈklɛzmə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Klezmer is a noun meaning (countable) A Jewish folk musician.
Meaning
(countable) A Jewish folk musician.
More Meanings
- (music, uncountable) A type of popular Jewish folk music especially associated with Ashkenazi cultures.
Example Sentences
The entire Muzikant family of klezmorim, enough for half a symphony orchestra.
Word Forms
- klezmers
- klezmorim
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kapelye, chazzanut, shlemiehl, shlemiel, chazanuth, chazzanuth.
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