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jazz

/d͡ʒæz/

Meanings
noun
A musical art form rooted in West African cultural and musical expression and in the African American blues tradition, with diverse influences over time, commonly characterized by blue notes, syncopation, swing, call and response, polyrhythms and improvisation.

Examples :

"My sister loves to listen to jazz music while she studies. "
music art culture entertainment

Related Words

Illustration interesting

interesting verb

/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

"The new museum exhibit really interested me in ancient Egyptian history. "

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excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

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polyrhythms noun

/ˈpɑlɪˌrɪðəmz/ /ˈpɒlɪˌrɪðəmz/

Music with multiple rhythmic elements played simultaneously.

"The drummer created complex and fascinating sounds by layering different polyrhythms, making it sound like multiple drummers were playing at once. "

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discussions noun

/dɪˈskʌʃənz/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Illustration prostitute

prostitute noun

/ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/

Any person (especially a woman) who has sexual intercourse or engages in other sexual activity for payment, especially as a means of livelihood.

"Because she needed money to support her family, she became a prostitute. "

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improvisation noun

/ˌɪmprəvɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɪmprɒvɪˈzeɪʃən/

The act or art of composing and making music, poetry, and the like, extemporaneously

"He played a quick improvisation on the keyboard."

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unspecified adjective

/ʌn.ˈspɛ.sɪ.faɪd/

Not specified; not thoroughly explained or detailed; not adequately commented.

"The instructions for the homework assignment were too vague; the professor only gave unspecified guidelines, leaving us unsure of what to do. "

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expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

Illustration playground

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

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influences noun

/ˈɪn.fl(j)u.ən.sɪz/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

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complicate verb

/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪt/

To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.

"The new rules for the school project complicated the already challenging task for the students. "

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characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "