Jazz: meaning, definitions and examples
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jazz
[ dสรฆz ]
music genre
A type of music of black American origin characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and usually a regular or forceful rhythm.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Let's go listen to some live jazz tonight.
- She plays the saxophone in a jazz band.
- The jazz festival is coming to town next week.
Translations
Translations of the word "jazz" in other languages:
๐ต๐น jazz
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช Jazz
๐ฎ๐ฉ jazz
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะถะฐะท
๐ต๐ฑ jazz
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใฃใบ
๐ซ๐ท jazz
๐ช๐ธ jazz
๐น๐ท caz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ฆ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุงุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ jazz
๐ธ๐ฐ jazz
๐จ๐ณ ็ตๅฃซไน
๐ธ๐ฎ jazz
๐ฎ๐ธ djass
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะถะฐะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ caz
๐ฒ๐ฝ jazz
Word origin
The word 'jazz' originated in the late 19th century in the United States. Its exact origins are unclear, but it is thought to have initially been used in connection with baseball to describe pep, energy, or enthusiasm. By the early 20th century, 'jazz' was associated with various types of music and eventually became the name of a distinct genre known for its unique style and improvisational nature.
Word Frequency Rank
Position #8,753 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.
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