Meaning of the word jazz in English

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jazz

US /dʒæz/

UK /dʒæz/

Noun

a type of music of black American origin characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and usually a regular, forceful rhythm, emerging at the beginning of the 20th century.

Example:

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I love listening to smooth jazz on a Sunday morning.

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New Orleans is often considered the birthplace of jazz.

Synonym:

swing bebop blues ragtime

Verb

to play or dance to jazz music.

Example:

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The band started to jazz up the old tunes.

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Let's jazz up the party with some lively music.

Synonym:

enliven liven up pep up stimulate

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