jass

/dʒæz/

Definitions

1. noun

a style of music originating in New Orleans around 1900, characterized by strong rhythmic and melodic patterns, improvisation, and often blues or swing elements

“She loved listening to live jazz music in the city’s clubs.”

2. verb

to play or perform jazz music

“He jazzed up the party with his trumpet solos.”

Synonyms

  • blues
  • swing

Antonyms

  • classical music
  • formal music