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.
—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.
—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.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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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.
—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.
—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.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for chamber music
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“Chamber music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chamber%20music. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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