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klezmer

klez·mer [ klézmər ]


noun 
Definition:
 
Jewish musical tradition: a traditional style of Jewish ensemble music with roots in Eastern Europe that features vocals and various instruments, especially the violin and the clarinet. It has had an influence on American popular music.

[Mid-20th century. Via Yiddish< Hebrew kĕlēy zemer "musical instruments"]
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