chamber music
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chamber music
A genre of classical music that is composed for a small group of solo instruments and was originally performed in smaller, private rooms.
Ein Streichquartett von Haydn ist ein klassisches Beispiel für Kammermusik.
A string quartet by Haydn is a classic example of chamber music.
The word is made up of 'die Kammer' (a small room) and 'die Musik' (music). So it literally describes music intended for a small, private setting rather than a large concert hall.
Früher wurde Kammermusik oft in den Salons adliger Häuser gespielt.
In the past, chamber music was often played in the salons of noble houses.
To better imagine chamber music, examples of typical ensembles help. These include the string quartet (two violins, viola, cello) or the piano trio (piano, violin, cello).
Wir haben gestern ein wunderbares Klaviertrio gehört; das war Kammermusik vom Feinsten.
Yesterday we heard a wonderful piano trio; that was chamber music at its finest.
Common phrases are 'Kammermusik hören/spielen' (to listen to/play chamber music), 'ein Abend mit Kammermusik' (an evening of chamber music), or 'ein Festival für Kammermusik' (a festival for chamber music).
Im Sommer findet hier ein bekanntes Festival für Kammermusik statt.
In summer, a well-known festival for chamber music takes place here.
