klez·mer (kl z m r)n. pl. klez·mo·rim (kl z m-r m) 1. A traditionally itinerant Jewish folk musician of eastern Europe performing in a small band, as at weddings. 2. The Jewish folk music played by small, traditionally itinerant bands. [Yiddish, from Mishnaic Hebrew k lê zemer, musical instruments : klê, pl. bound form of klî, instrument; see kll in Semitic roots + zemer, music, song; see zmr in Semitic roots.] |
klezmer [ˈklɛzmə]
n
1. (Music, other) a Jewish folk musician, usually a member of a small band
2. (Music, other) Also called klezmer music the music performed by such a band
[Yiddish]
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