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The violin is a staple in Klezmer ensembles, often taking on a lead melody role with ornamented and emotive playing that can replicate both the joy and sorrow of the human condition.

Yiddish is the historical language of Ashkenazi Jews, intertwined with Klezmer music through song lyrics and titles. The language helped to convey the stories and emotions embedded in the music.

Percussive instruments in Klezmer music, like the poyk (drum) and tsimbl (hammered dulcimer), provide rhythm and timing. They are essential for maintaining the danceable beat in the music.

A freylekhs is a traditional Klezmer dance tune characterized by a fast tempo and lively rhythm. It is typically played at joyous occasions and can involve circular group dances.

The clarinet is a central instrument in Klezmer music, known for its expressive playing style that mimics the human voice, including the wail and laugh of the traditional 'laughing clarinet'.

In Klezmer music, the hora is a slow to moderate dance tune, marked by a triple meter rhythm. The hora promotes communal dancing in a circle or a line and is a staple of wedding celebrations.

The doina is an improvisational, slow-tempo piece in Klezmer music, often resembling a lament. It showcases the musician's virtuosity and emotional expression.

The Klezmer fiddle is an instrument deeply rooted in the Ashkenazi Jewish musical tradition, often leading the ensemble with its singing melodies and special bowing techniques.

Bass instruments like the double bass or bass guitar lay the harmonic foundation in Klezmer ensembles, often playing a walking bass line that contributes to the music's groove.

The Klezmer Revival refers to the resurgence of interest in Klezmer music, starting in the 1970s and continuing today, which brought Klezmer back to mainstream consciousness both in Jewish communities and worldwide.

Klezmer music makes use of specific scales, such as the Phrygian Dominant, to achieve its distinctive sound. These scales often include alterations like raised or lowered second and seventh degrees.

Formed in 1980, The Klezmer Conservatory Band is one of the leading groups in the Klezmer Revival. Their performances and recordings have been crucial in reintroducing traditional Klezmer styles to new generations.

A nign is a wordless melody in Klezmer music that is meant to induce spiritual reflection and emotional expression, often sung or played in an evocative and soulful manner.

A tish nign is a type of nign sung or played at a Rebbe's tish (table) in Hasidic communities. It is spiritual and melodic, designed to inspire religious devotion and group participation.

Simcha means 'joy' or 'festivity' in Hebrew, and in Klezmer music, it refers to a joyous occasion where music plays a central role, such as weddings or bar mitzvahs.

The bulgar is a dance tune with a moderate to fast tempo, featuring a 2/4 rhythm. The dance associated with it is characterized by a series of stomps, steps, and kicks.

Klezmer is a musical tradition of the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern Europe. Played by professional musicians called klezmorim, the genre consists of dance tunes and instrumental display pieces for weddings and other celebrations.

The accordion supports Klezmer music with both melody and accompaniment. It adds a distinct timbre to the ensemble and is integral for creating the full, rich sound characteristic of the genre.

The terkisher is a Klezmer dance tune typically set in 4/4 time, featuring a rhythm influenced by Turkish music. Its syncopated beats and catchy melody make it popular for dancing.