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chamber music
noun
: music and especially instrumental ensemble music intended for performance in a private room or small auditorium and usually having one performer for each part
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But the loss of Belmont’s collection could create problems for orchestras, chamber music groups and soloists planning performances of Schoenberg’s works in the months ahead.
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Javier C. Hernández, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Guided by Black Moon Trio, a chamber music group also founded by Nelson, veteran participants create original music.
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Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
With nine shows a week, ranging from Broadway-style musicals to chamber music and even opera, there’s a show for every member of the family performed by talented staff, many of whom have gone on to perform on Broadway and in famed operas near and far.
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Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
These two inner voices of the quartet have been crucial to more than 1,000 new pieces, which have changed chamber music the world over.
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1615, in the meaning defined above
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“Chamber music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chamber%20music. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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chamber music
noun
: instrumental music to be performed by a few musicians in a room or small hall
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