A1 noun Neutre

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.

Exemples

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I like to listen to jazz while I read books.

I like to listen to jazz while I read books.

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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?

Famille de mots

Nom
jazz
Verb
jazz
Adverbe
jazzily
Adjectif
jazzy
Apparenté
jazzman
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : jazz

Exemples

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.

5

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
jazz
Verb
jazz
Adverbe
jazzily
Adjectif
jazzy
Apparenté
jazzman

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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)

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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

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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : jazz

Plus de mots sur music

melody

A1

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

note

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In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

scale

A1

A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.

sharp

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In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

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The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.

bar

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In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.

time signature

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A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.

instrument

A1

An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.

violin

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A musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It is known for its high-pitched, expressive sound and is used in many types of music, especially classical and folk.

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