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Word: Jazz
Speech Type: Noun
early 20th century: perhaps related to jism
dʒaz
a type of music of black American origin characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and usually a regular or forceful rhythm, emerging at the beginning of the 20th century. Brass and woodwind instruments and piano are particularly associated with jazz, although guitar and occasionally violin are also used; styles include Dixieland, swing, bebop, and free jazz
Short Definition:type of music characterized by improvisation
Examples:- a mix of folk, jazz, blues, and pop
- a jazz musician
enthusiastic or lively talk, especially when considered exaggerated or insincere
Short Definition:enthusiastic or lively talk
Examples:- all this jazz about how they can't afford it is preposterous
Word: Jazz
Speech Type: Verb
dʒaz
play or dance to jazz music.
Short Definition:play or dance to jazz music
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