Kammerarbeit
Kammerarbeit is a term used in German-language musicology to denote a chamber work—a composition intended for a small ensemble and typically performed in intimate settings. The word translates roughly as “chamber work” and is related to Kammermusik, though Kammerarbeit may be used to underscore the work’s chamber-scale forces or performance context. The category can cover instrumental works as well as vocal pieces written for a limited number of performers.
Characteristic features of Kammerarbeit include small forces (often one player per part), transparent texture, and close
Historically, Kammerarbeit is associated with the same lineage as chamber music, flourishing in contexts such as