Definition of jazz - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
musicgenre of music with African American roots
- Jazz has influenced many modern music genres.
2.
- The party was full of jazz and laughter.
3.
appleRare red-skinned variety of appleRare
- I bought some jazz apples from the market.
4.
dance musicDated style of dance music from the 1920sDated
- They played jazz at the vintage-themed party.
Verb
1.
- She jazzed up the room with bright colors.
2.
soundintr. TECH. play music with swing rhythms and near-constant improvisationintr. TECH.
- They love to jazz in the evenings.
Images of jazz
red-skinned variety of apple
Expressions with jazz
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add excitement or interest
He jazzed up the presentation with some interactive elements..
new orleans tradition with jazz music celebrating life and death
The jazz funeral brought music and joy to the streets.
everything else related to something
She packed her clothes, shoes, and all that jazz.
make something more lively or exciting
She jazzed up the room with colorful decorations.
sufficiently acceptable without needing to be perfect
The report is good enough for jazz.
group playing jazz music
The jazz band performed at the festival.
event with live jazz music performances
We attended the jazz festival last weekend.
collection of musicians performing jazz
She joined a jazz group to improve her skills.
performer skilled in jazz music
The jazz musician played a soulful saxophone solo at the club..
dance style with lively, rhythmic, often improvised movements to jazz music
She learned jazz dance at the local studio.
very enthusiastic about jazz music
She is really into jazz and attends every concert.
person who is extremely enthusiastic about jazz music
My brother is a real jazz freak.
jazz mixed with rock or funk, often electric, rhythmically complex
Their new album is jazz fusion, with guitars and intricate drum lines.
style of dance influenced by jazz and funk
The dance class focused on jazz-funk, incorporating energetic moves and smooth transitions.
jazz music from the early 20th century style
The band played traditional jazz at the festival.
comfortable flared trousers for casual wear
He likes wearing jazz pants at home.
gesture with rotating splayed fingers and palms forward
He added jazz hands to emphasize his point.
move or act in a lively manner
They jazz around the room, full of energy.
jazz style with Romani roots, often led by guitar
The band closed with fast Gypsy jazz guitar solos.
music genre blending jazz and hip-hop
Jazz-hop combines smooth jazz melodies with hip-hop beats.
music combining jazz styles with rock using electronic instruments
The 1970s saw the rise of jazz-rock fusion.
modern jazz style blending various genres
Neo jazz artists often experiment with electronic sounds.
style of jazz with a relaxed tempo
He enjoys listening to smooth jazz while working.
jazz with relaxed tempos, lighter tone, and complex harmonies
Cool jazz became popular in the 1950s.
Origin of jazz
Unknown, possibly African-American origin
Terms with jazz included in their meaning
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jazz music
large jazz orchestra featuring brass and rhythm sections
jazz genre
music style produced by large jazz bands
music
style of Brazilian music with jazz and samba influences
music style
music genre combining jazz and blues elements
music
repeated musical phrase in jazz or popular music
music solo
short, fast, explosive solo in music, especially in jazz or rock
abr: Rhythm and Blues
music style mixing soul and jazz
music
style of music blending Cuban and jazz influences
musical instrument
short for saxophone, typically used in jazz and blues
music
singer, especially in popular or jazz music
jazz genre
jazz style with fast tempo and complex chords
music
note in blues or jazz altered for expressive effect
dance
dance in a smooth, quick manner to jazz or big band music
modern soul style
soul-based sound mixed with r&b, jazz and hip hop elements
fusion
music blending jazz, folk, and classical elements
music
rock music with complex structure, experimental sounds, often classical or jazz influences
music
famous music piece by George Gershwin mixing jazz and classical
music
type of jazz singing with improvised sounds
music
improvise in jazz singing
music
style of Jamaican music combining elements of traditional Caribbean rhythms and jazz
music
jazz style with big bands from the 1930s
music
genre of music combining jazz, gospel, and blues
performance jazz
play with lively, bouncing beat and flexible accents
jazz music
low-pitched rumbling sound in jazz music
Examples of jazz in a sentence
Jazz festivals attract music lovers worldwide. The jazz of the crowd was infectious at the concert. His speech added jazz to the otherwise dull meeting. Jazz apples are known for their crisp texture. She packed a jazz apple in her lunchbox. The club was famous for its live jazz.
She collects records of classic jazz. He jazzed the presentation with interactive elements. They jazzed their outfits with vibrant accessories. He likes to jazz up his piano performances. The band will jazz at the club tonight.
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- French:jazz, animer, ...
- German:Jazz, aufpeppen, ...
- Italian:jazz, ravvivare, ...
- Spanish:jazz, animar, ...
- Portuguese:jazz, animar, ...
- Chinese:爵士乐, 美化, ...
- Japanese:ジャズ, 活気づける, ...
- Arabic:جاز, نَشَّطَهُ, ...
- Hebrew:גַ׳אז, לְהַקְפִּיץ, ...
- Russian:джаз, оживлять, ...
- Ukrainian:джаз, оживляти, ...
- Hindi:जैज़, रोमांचक बनाना, ...
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