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klezmar by spicy sushi January 25, 2009
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klezmer
1. a Jewish folk musician traditionally performing in a small band.
2. Also, klezmer music. the type of music performed by such musicians.
2. Also, klezmer music. the type of music performed by such musicians.
klezmer by Alex Da Man October 7, 2006
klezmer
1. Traditionally, a musician playing at Ashkenazy Jewish celebrations, mainly life-cycle ones such as weddings and {bar mitzvah] celebrations. In this sense, the type of music being played does not matter. From Yiddish; derived from the Hebrew expression, "kley zemer", meaning, "vessels of song". Pl. "klezmorim"
2. Since the revival of traditional Ashkenazy music in the US in the 1970's, the word has been used to refer to traditional Ashkenazy (mainly secular) music.
2. Since the revival of traditional Ashkenazy music in the US in the 1970's, the word has been used to refer to traditional Ashkenazy (mainly secular) music.
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