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    [Noun]  | "jazz" | \ ˈjaz \


    1: American music developed especially from ragtime and blues and characterized by propulsive syncopated rhythms, polyphonic ensemble playing, varying degrees of improvisation, and often deliberate distortions of pitch and timbre

    2: popular dance music influenced by jazz and played in a loud rhythmic manner

    3: jazz dance —often used before another noun

    Origin: 1913 ;

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    [Noun]  | "jazz dance" 


    1: any of numerous African American social dances of the early twentieth century (such as the Lindy or jitterbug) accompanied by jazz music

    2: choreographed solo or ensemble dancing that incorporates techniques from earlier jazz dances often with those of other and related styles of dance (such as ballet or hip-hop) —called also jazz

    Origin: 1917 ;

    [Noun]  | "jazz-rock" | \ ˈjaz-ˈräk \


    1: a blend of jazz and rock music

    Origin: 1968 ;

    [Noun]  | "free jazz" 


    1: free-form jazz marked especially by an abandonment of preset chord progression and a lack of melodic pattern

    Origin: 1960 ;

    [Verb]  | "jazz" 


    1: enliven —usually used with up

    2: accelerate

    3: to play in the manner of jazz

    Origin: 1914 ;

    [Phrasal verb]  | "jazz up" 


    1: to make (something) more interesting, exciting, or attractive

    [Noun]  | "jazz" 


    1: language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense;


      * e.g., " ... don't give me that jazz about how you didn't know that it was illegal "



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    [Verb]  | "jazz (up)" 


    1: to give life, vigor, or spirit to;


      * e.g., " ... your assignment is to jazz up the design of that Web page "




     [ "jazz" ]

    1: If you gotta ask, you'll never know.

      * e.g.,  ... -Louis Armstrong, jazz trumpeter. 

     [ "jazz" ]

    1: the coolest, freest, and yet deepest music humans have ever made

      * e.g.,  ... Listen to those crazy cats wailing out that sexy jazz. 

     [ "jazz" ]

    1: The 2255th word in the entire bee move script

      * e.g.,  ... Barry: ya like jazz? 

     [ "jazz" ]

    1: A form of western music involving the fusion of traditional european and african (rhythmic) styles. Jazz is quite syncopated and fairly easily improvisable. Jazz could be considered a descendant of Ragtime, and a predecesor of Swing, Funk, and even Rock. Jazz originated from New Orleans as early as 1895, and remains one of the most popular forms of music today.

      * e.g.,  ... Listen to those crazzy cats wailing out that sexy jazz. 

     [ "jazz" ]

    1: a modern (early 1900s) music style characterized by syncopation and dissonance.

      * e.g.,  ... giant steps, though confusing and ultimately dissonant, is a jazz standard. 

     [ "jazz" ]

    2: contrary to popular belief, jazz is NOT playing any note with any chord. any note played with any chord can be explained. even if it is inexplicable, it just sounds good, which is what's really important.

     [ "jazz" ]

    3: the cool thing about jazz is that you learn all the rules and guidelines which apply to all the other genres...then you get to break them.

     [ "jazz" ]

    1: The greatest, and yet least appreciated genre of music today among the general public.

      * e.g.,  ... The original spelling of the word was "jass." 

     [ "jazz" ]

    1: The absolute BEST genre of music out there. It is unappreciated by idiots who think the only music worth listening to is rock and rap. It's also the best music to play if you're a musician, because playing music is the only activity that involves every part of your brain, and jazz does this to an extent. It's also really fun to play and listen to.

      * e.g.,  ... If you're not sure if you like jazz, go and pick up a Basie or Ellington album and you'll see what I mean. 

     [ "jazz" ]

    1: The soul of urbanity and the only music that is cool.

      * e.g.,  ... Diz is one fine jazz cat. 

     [ "jazz" ]

    1: A synonym for "good" or "awesome."

      * e.g.,  ... "Dude, that party last night was totally jazz!" "The coffee I had this morning tasted pretty darn jazz." 

     [ "jazz" ]

    1: Another word for stuff

      * e.g.,  ... I'm finish with all of that jazz. 

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