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Klezmer
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Simple meaning
What does Klezmer mean?
Klezmer is a lively style of folk music.
Dictionary definition
A lively style of traditional Jewish folk music often played with instruments such as clarinet and violin.
Example sentences
Klezmer in a sentence
easy
The band played klezmer music at the community concert.
medium
Klezmer often uses bright melodies that sound joyful and energetic.
hard
During music class, we listened for the clarinet part in a klezmer song.
Synonyms
Words like Klezmer
folk musicUse for traditional music connected to a culture or community.
dance musicUse when the music is played for dancing.
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Word family
Klezmer word family
Base word
klezmer
noun
klezmer music
A common phrase for this style of music.
noun
klezmer band
A group that plays klezmer music.
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Practice 1
What is klezmer?
Klezmer is a lively style of folk music.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses klezmer correctly?
Klezmer is music, so it can be performed at a concert.
Practice 3
Which category does klezmer belong to?
Klezmer is a style of music.
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