English

jazz

dʒæz, d͡ʒæz
Meaning: a type of modern music with strong rhythms and improvisation
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: d͡ʒæz

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Example sentences

He loves to listen to live jazz music at night.
He loves to listen to live jazz music at night.
The jazz band performed at the club.
The jazz band performed at the club.
Their latest album is an interesting blend of jazz and electronic music.
Their latest album is an interesting blend of jazz and electronic music.
He plays the bass in a jazz band.
He plays the bass in a jazz band.
The drummer in the jazz band is incredibly talented.
The drummer in the jazz band is incredibly talented.

Usage Notes

Originally developed by African-Americans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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