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.

Origin of klezmer

From Yiddish

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