jazz

S2 W2

BrE /dʒæz/ AmE /dʒæz/

noun en → es

1 MUSIC GENRE [uncountable] B1

a type of music that developed in the early 20th century and is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong sense of swing.

jazz (música)

Collocations jazz band · jazz club

  • He plays jazz in a small club.

    Él toca jazz en un pequeño club.

2 STYLE [uncountable] B2

a style of music, dance, or fashion that is influenced by jazz and has a lively, energetic quality.

estilo de jazz

Collocations jazz dance · jazz style

  • She loves the jazz style of dancing.

    Ella ama el estilo de baile de jazz.

3 IMPROVISATION [uncountable] C1

the act of playing or performing music spontaneously and creatively, often in a group setting.

improvisación (en jazz)

Collocations jazz improvisation · improvise on the spot

  • The musicians were able to improvise beautifully.

    Los músicos pudieron improvisar hermosamente.