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/d͡ʒæz/ · jaz
noun
- A musical art form rooted in West African cultural and musical expression and in the African American blues tradition, with diverse influences over time, commonly characterized by blue notes, syncopation, swing, call and response, polyrhythms and improvisation. The jazz band performed at the local club last night.
- Energy, excitement, excitability. The jazz of the crowd was palpable as the concert began.
- The substance or makeup of a thing. What is all this jazz lying around?
verb
- To destroy. You’ve gone and jazzed it now!
- To play (jazz music). She jazzes with her band every weekend.
- To dance to the tunes of jazz music. He loves to jazz the night away at the club.
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Did you know? The term 'jazz' was initially used to describe the music as 'jazz music' or 'jazz band', but over time, the term 'jazz' became synonymous with the music itself, much like 'rock' or 'pop' music.