die Klezmer
Translation
Klezmer music
Examples
Die Band spielt traditionellen Klezmer.
The band plays traditional Klezmer music.
Grammar Patterns
to play/listen to ((sth.)) The band plays traditional Klezmer.
Similar Words
Volksmusik (folk music), Weltmusik (world music)
Etymology
From Yiddish 'kley-zemer' (instrument of song), which comes from Hebrew 'k'li zemer'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'clever zither' player creating lively, soulful music. The sound 'klezmer' itself has a musical, exotic feel.