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Klezmer Flashcards

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What is the origin of the term ‘Klezmer’?

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The term ‘Klezmer’ comes from the Hebrew words kli (instrument) and zemer (song)

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Where did Klezmer music originate?

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Klezmer music originated in the shtetls and urban centers of Eastern Europe, particularly in modern-day Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, and Lithuania

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What were the primary functions of Klezmer musicians?

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Klezmer musicians primarily played at Jewish life-cycle events, especially weddings

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What influences contributed to the development of Klezmer music?

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Klezmer music absorbed elements from Slavic, Ottoman, Romanian, and Greek folk music, as well as Jewish liturgical music

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Name three instruments commonly found in early Klezmer ensembles.

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  • Violin
  • Clarinet
  • Cimbalom
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What characterized the Golden Age of Klezmer music in the 19th century?

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The professionalization of klezmer musicians and the emergence of popular dance forms

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What are some popular forms of dance associated with Klezmer music?

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  • Freylekhs
  • Bulgar
  • Hora
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How did Jewish immigration to the Americas impact Klezmer music?

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It brought Klezmer music to new audiences and influenced it with jazz and ragtime

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Who were notable figures in the early 20th-century Klezmer scene?

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Naftule Brandwein and Dave Tarras

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What major event in the mid-20th century caused a decline in Klezmer music?

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World War II and the Holocaust

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What led to the post-war decline of Klezmer music in the United States?

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Assimilation into more Western musical styles by Jewish communities

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What sparked the revival of Klezmer music in the 1970s?

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A resurgence of interest led by musicians and scholars like Henry Sapoznik

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How have modern Klezmer artists innovated the genre?

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By blending traditional Klezmer with jazz, rock, and classical music

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What are key characteristics of Klezmer music?

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  • Maqam-inspired modes
  • Expressive ornamentation
  • Emotional range
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What is the emotional range of Klezmer music?

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Klezmer spans joyous dances to melancholic melodies

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What does Klezmer music signify in terms of cultural identity?

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It remains a powerful expression of Jewish cultural identity

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True or False: Klezmer music is only performed in traditional settings today.

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False

18
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Fill in the blank: Klezmer music is now performed _______ worldwide.

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[globally]

19
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Who is known as the ‘King of Klezmer’?

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Naftule Brandwein

Brandwein was a flamboyant performer and one of the first to record klezmer.

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What role did Dave Tarras play in the evolution of klezmer?

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Clarinetist

Tarras modernized klezmer by incorporating jazz and American popular music influences.

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What unique style did Moishe Oysher bring to klezmer music?

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Blended klezmer with cantorial music

He brought a theatrical and emotional style to performances.

22
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What instrument did Joseph Moskowitz master?

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Cimbalom

He brought Eastern European klezmer traditions to American audiences.

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What is the significance of The Klezmorim?

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Pioneers of the klezmer revival in the U.S.

They blended traditional and jazz influences.

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What role does The Klezmer Conservatory Band play in klezmer music?

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Preserved traditional arrangements and inspired younger musicians

Based in Boston, they were pivotal in the rediscovery of klezmer.

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Who founded KlezKamp?

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Henry Sapoznik

He is a musician and scholar key to the klezmer revival.

26
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What genres does Andy Statman blend with klezmer?

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Bluegrass and jazz

Statman is known for his improvisational virtuosity.

27
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What is Kapelye known for?

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Bringing historical accuracy and cultural context to performances

They helped establish klezmer’s place in Jewish cultural heritage.

28
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What themes are incorporated by The Klezmatics?

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Political themes, jazz, and world music influences

They pushed klezmer into contemporary territory.

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What is Frank London’s contribution to klezmer?

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Founding member of The Klezmatics

His work spans traditional klezmer, avant-garde jazz, and theater.

30
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What groundbreaking album did Itzhak Perlman record?

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In the Fiddler’s House

This album introduced klezmer to mainstream audiences.

31
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Giora Feidman is known for popularizing klezmer in which regions?

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Europe and Latin America

He is a classically trained musician with a soulful playing style.

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What is Yale Strom’s role in klezmer music?

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Violinist and ethnomusicologist

He helped preserve authentic klezmer traditions while modernizing them.

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What distinguishes Brave Old World as a klezmer ensemble?

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Sophisticated blend of traditional klezmer, classical, and jazz elements

They are considered a ‘chamber klezmer’ ensemble.

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What modern influences does Daniel Kahn & The Painted Bird incorporate into klezmer?

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Punk, folk, and political commentary

Kahn reinvents klezmer for modern activist contexts.

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What musical styles does Socalled merge with klezmer?

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Hip-hop and electronic music

He has brought klezmer into the 21st century.

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What influences does the Amsterdam Klezmer Band combine with klezmer?

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Balkan, jazz, and contemporary influences

This group has expanded the global appeal of the genre.

37
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David Krakauer is known for fusing klezmer with which genres?

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Jazz, funk, and avant-garde music

He is a driving force in modern klezmer.

38
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What role did Alicia Svigals have in klezmer music?

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Co-founder of The Klezmatics

She has been key in revitalizing the klezmer fiddle tradition.

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True or False: Naftule Brandwein was primarily a violinist.

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False

He was a clarinetist.

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Fill in the blank: The Klezmorim were founded in _______.

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1975

They played a significant role in the klezmer revival.

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