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   Where did the word jazz come from?

   • The origin of the word jazz is one of the most sought-after etymologies in modern American English. Interest in the word – named the Word of the Twentieth Century by the American Dialect Society – has resulted in considerable research and the linguistic history is well documented. "Jazz" originated in slang around 1912 on the West Coast.

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   What does jazz mean today?

   • Today, the word 'jazz' is virtually meaningless without further definition. In the early 1940s, bebop-style performers began to shift jazz from danceable popular music toward a more challenging "musician's music".

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   What is jazz music based on?

   • It was developed partially from ragtime and blues and is often characterized by syncopated rhythms, polyphonic ensemble playing, varying degrees of improvisation, often deliberate deviations of pitch, and the use of original timbres. Any attempt to arrive at a precise, all-encompassing definition of jazz is probably futile.

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   When was jazz a slang term?

   • Barry Popik found examples from the Daily Californian and the Daily Palo Alto showing that "jazz" was a slang term at the University of California, Berkeley, from 1915 to 1917 and Stanford University from 1916 to 1918. Dick Holbrook published his findings in Storyville magazine.

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   The origin of the word jazz is one of the most sought-after etymologies in modern American English. Interest in the word – named the Word of the Twentieth Century by the American Dialect Society – has resulted in considerable research and the linguistic history is well documented.

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3. www.britannica.com › art › jazzJazz | Definition, History, Musicians, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jazz is a musical form that evolved from African American and European influences, often characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and original timbres. Learn about the history, styles, and key figures of jazz from Britannica, the online encyclopedia of arts and sciences.

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   Dec 10, 2015 · After more than 100 years of history, it’s clear the word “jazz” means many different things to many different people. Depending on who’s doing the talking, it can either mean a highly ...

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5. jazzfuel.com › history-of-jazzWhat is Jazz? The Music & The History of Jazz Explained

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   Jan 8, 2024 · Jazz is a style of music which emerged in the early 20th Century, primarily within the African-American community, which features improvisation and rhythmic invention at its heart. But of course, things are never as simple as that…

6. americanhistory.si.edu › education › what-jazzWhat is Jazz? | National Museum of American History

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   Learn about the history, characteristics, and styles of jazz, a kind of music that values improvisation, swing, and personal expression. Explore the role of New Orleans, the evolution of jazz, and the global influence of this American art form.