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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Both accomplished artists specialize in chamber music and are known for their virtuosic, lyrical, yet powerful style, bringing their expertise to an enchanting program perfect for the Halloween season, according to a news release. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025 Prairie Village: Symphony musicians come to play Kansas City Symphony musicians will perform a free outdoor chamber music concert with their Mobile Music Box from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 6 at Meadowbrook Park, 9101 Nall Ave. Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2025 But the calendar doesn’t end there: the beloved Berkshires venue also hosts lectures, chamber music, and special concerts into the fall, drawing culture-seekers year-round. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025 Since officially opening its doors in 1986, the center has had a long history offering the best of Broadway, dance, jazz, cabaret, chamber music, headliners, family series and so much more to our Orange County community. Amy Bentley, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chamber music

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chamber music was in 1615

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“Chamber music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chamber%20music. Accessed 29 Oct. 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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