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[dʒaz], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a type of music of black American origin which emerged at the beginning of the 20th century, characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and usually a regular or forceful rhythm. 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.
Phrases:
- and all that jazz
Origin
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early 20th century: perhaps related to jism
[dʒaz], (Verb)
Definitions:
- play or dance to jazz music.
Phrases:
- and all that jazz
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