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chamber music

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chamber music

–noun
music suited for performance in a room or a small concert hall, esp. for two or more, but usually fewer than ten, solo instruments.

Origin:
1780–90
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chamber music  
n.  Compositions traditionally intended for performance in a private room or small concert hall and written for an instrumental ensemble, such as a trio or quartet, with one player for each part.
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