Jazz
/dʒˈæz/
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Definition
(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.
Sentence Examples
As is often the case with educated people, he likes classical music better than jazz.
Modern jazz is not to my taste.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He enjoys listening to ____ music while he works, as it helps him to relax and to focus better.