Jazz: meaning, definitions and examples

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jazz

[ dʒæz ]

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music genre

A type of music of black American origin characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and usually a regular or forceful rhythm.

Synonyms

bebop, blues, swing

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:

🇵🇹 jazz

🇮🇳 जैज़

🇩🇪 Jazz

🇮🇩 jazz

🇺🇦 джаз

🇵🇱 jazz

🇯🇵 ジャズ

🇫🇷 jazz

🇪🇸 jazz

🇹🇷 caz

🇰🇷 재즈

🇸🇦 جاز

🇨🇿 jazz

🇸🇰 jazz

🇨🇳 爵士乐

🇸🇮 jazz

🇮🇸 djass

🇰🇿 джаз

🇬🇪 ჯაზი

🇦🇿 caz

🇲🇽 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.