Meaning of Jazz
a type of music with strong rhythms, in which the players often improvise (= make up the music as they are playing), originally created by African American musicians at the beginning of the 20th century
In simple words: A type of lively music played with instruments like saxophones and trumpets.
Jazz in a sentence
- traditional/modern jazz
- a jazz band/club
- **jazz musicians**
- the rising stars of the New York jazz scene
- How's it going? You know—love, life and all that jazz.
How to use Jazz
Use 'jazz' when talking about music styles or situations related to jazz music. This term is neutral and can be used in casual conversation, performances, and music discussions.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'jazzy'—imagine a colorful, lively dance floor filled with energetic movement.
Related words
Synonyms for Jazz
- blues
- swing
- improvisation
- music genre
Opposites of Jazz
Common mistakes with Jazz
- Confused with 'classical' music style.
- Assuming all jazz is the same; variations exist.
- Using it only to describe fast-paced music.
Jazz appears in
Jazz in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جاز
نوع من الموسيقى الحيوية التي تعزف باستخدام آلات مثل الساكسفون والبوق.
- Bengaliবাংলা
জ্যাজ
এক ধরণের প্রাণবন্ত সঙ্গীত যা স্যাক্সোফোন এবং ট্রাম্পেটের মতো যন্ত্র দিয়ে বাজানো হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Jazz
Eine Art lebhafter Musik, die mit Instrumenten wie Saxophonen und Trompeten gespielt wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Jazz
Un tipo de música animada tocada con instrumentos como saxofones y trompetas.
- Persianفارسی
جاز
یه نوع موسیقی شاد و پرجنبوجوش که با سازهایی مثل ساکسیفون و ترومپت نواخته میشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Jazz
Un style de musique entraînante jouée avec des instruments comme le saxophone et la trompette.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जैज़
एक तरह का जोशीला संगीत जो सैक्सोफोन और तुरही जैसे वाद्य यंत्रों के साथ बजाया जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Jazz
Un tipo di musica vivace suonata con strumenti come sassofoni e trombe.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Jazz
Um tipo de música animada tocada com instrumentos como saxofones e trompetes.
- RussianРусский
Джаз
Вид живой музыки, исполняемой на таких инструментах, как саксофоны и трубы.
- Urduاردو
جاز
ایک قسم کی زندہ دل موسیقی جو سیکسوفون اور ٹرمپٹ جیسے آلات کے ساتھ بجائی جاتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
爵士乐
一种用萨克斯风和小号等乐器演奏的活泼音乐。
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Frequently asked questions about Jazz
What does Jazz mean?
A type of lively music played with instruments like saxophones and trumpets.
What is the definition of Jazz?
a type of music with strong rhythms, in which the players often improvise (= make up the music as they are playing), originally created by African American musicians at the beginning of the 20th century
How do you use Jazz in a sentence?
traditional/modern jazz
Can you give another example of Jazz?
a jazz band/club
What are synonyms for Jazz?
Common alternatives include blues, swing, improvisation, music genre.
What is the opposite of Jazz?
Opposite meanings include classical, traditional.
What words go with Jazz?
It commonly pairs with live, cool, free, play, listen to, music, clarinettist, guitarist, in jazz.
What are common mistakes when using Jazz?
Confused with 'classical' music style. Assuming all jazz is the same; variations exist. Using it only to describe fast-paced music.
How do you pronounce Jazz?
US: /["/dʒæz/"]/, UK: /["/dʒæz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Jazz?
Use 'jazz' when talking about music styles or situations related to jazz music. This term is neutral and can be used in casual conversation, performances, and music discussions.
What CEFR level is Jazz?
"Jazz" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.




