A1 noun Neutral

jazz

/dʒæz/

Jazz is a style of music that began in the United States in the early 20th century. It is known for its strong rhythms and for musicians creating new melodies while they play, which is called improvisation.

Ejemplos

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I like to listen to jazz while I read books.

I like to listen to jazz while I read books.

2

The conservatory provides specialized training in jazz composition.

The conservatory provides specialized training in jazz composition.

3

Do you want to check out that new jazz bar tonight?

Do you want to check out that new jazz bar tonight?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
jazz
Verb
jazz
Adverbio
jazzily
Adjetivo
jazzy
Relacionado
jazzman
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Truco para recordar

Think of the double 'Z' in 'jazz' as looking like the zig-zagging, unpredictable notes of a saxophone solo.

Quiz rápido

The ______ festival in the city features many famous trumpet players.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: jazz

Ejemplos

1

I like to listen to jazz while I read books.

everyday

I like to listen to jazz while I read books.

2

The conservatory provides specialized training in jazz composition.

formal

The conservatory provides specialized training in jazz composition.

3

Do you want to check out that new jazz bar tonight?

informal

Do you want to check out that new jazz bar tonight?

4

Scholars argue that jazz is one of America's most significant cultural exports.

academic

Scholars argue that jazz is one of America's most significant cultural exports.

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The corporate event featured a live jazz trio during the cocktail hour.

business

The corporate event featured a live jazz trio during the cocktail hour.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
jazz
Verb
jazz
Adverbio
jazzily
Adjetivo
jazzy
Relacionado
jazzman

Colocaciones comunes

jazz band jazz band
jazz festival jazz festival
smooth jazz smooth jazz
live jazz live jazz
jazz musician jazz musician

Frases Comunes

and all that jazz

and all that jazz (meaning: and other similar things)

jazz up

jazz up (meaning: to make something more exciting)

jazz hands

jazz hands (a gesture used in performance)

Se confunde a menudo con

jazz vs Blues

While related, blues follows a specific chord progression and is usually more somber, whereas jazz is defined by complex harmony and improvisation.

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Notas de uso

Jazz is typically used as an uncountable noun when referring to the genre of music. It can also act as an adjective to describe things related to the music, like a 'jazz club'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often try to make it plural (e.g., 'I like many jazzes'), but you should use 'types of jazz' or just 'jazz' instead.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the double 'Z' in 'jazz' as looking like the zig-zagging, unpredictable notes of a saxophone solo.

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Origen de la palabra

The word originated in early 20th-century American slang, possibly derived from 'jasm' which meant energy or spirit.

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun often used as an attributive noun (e.g., jazz singer) no plural form in standard usage
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Contexto cultural

Jazz is widely regarded as 'America's Classical Music' and has deep roots in African American culture in New Orleans.

Quiz rápido

The ______ festival in the city features many famous trumpet players.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: jazz

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