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Jazz

Verb / dʒæz / Another word for jazz — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a type of music of African-American origin characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and often a regular or forceful rhythmical pattern

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Common collocations

  • jazz music
  • jazz club
  • jazz ensemble
  • jazz festival
  • jazz musician
  • jazz standard
  • smooth jazz
  • free jazz

Word family

noun jazz
verb jazz
adjective jazzy

Usage note

Primarily refers to a genre of music characterized by improvisation and syncopation. Can also be used informally to mean to liven up or make something more interesting.

Example sentences

  1. My uncle is a jazz musician.
  2. We went to a jazz concert last night.
  3. I like to listen to jazz while I work.
  4. My favorite jazz artist is Louis Armstrong.
  5. Jazz music always puts me in a good mood.

Quotes

  • Jazz is not just music, it's a way of life, it's a way of being, a way of thinking.
  • Jazz is the big brother of the blues. If a guy's playing blues like we play, he's in high school. When he starts playing jazz it's like going on to college, to a school of higher learning.
  • Jazz is the music of the body.

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