A genre of music originating in early 20th-century African American communities, characterised by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a blend of blues and ragtime; also used informally to mean liveliness, fuss, or to enhance something (jazz up).
Origin
Early 20th-century American English, of uncertain origin. First recorded in print around 1912 in a California newspaper. Possibly derived from a personal name Jasbo or from African American slang.
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🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use
Jazz in Conversation
Two British speakers · Real everyday dialogue
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