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
Words nearby klezmer
kleptomania,
kleptomaniac,
klesha,
kletterschuh,
kleve,
klezmer,
klick,
klieg light,
klimt,
kline,
kline test
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