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Jazz - Wikipedia Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries Its roots are in blues, ragtime, European harmony, African rhythmic rituals, spirituals, hymns, marches, vaudeville song, and dance music
Jazz | Definition, History, Musicians, Facts | Britannica Jazz, musical form, often improvisational, developed by African Americans and influenced by both European harmonic structure and African rhythms It is often characterized by syncopated rhythms, polyphonic ensemble playing, and the use of original timbres
What is Jazz? - National Museum of American History Jazz is a kind of music in which improvisation is typically an important part In most jazz performances, players play solos which they make up on the spot, which requires considerable skill There is tremendous variety in jazz, but most jazz is very rhythmic, has a forward momentum called "swing," and uses "bent" or "blue" notes
Jazz - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jazz is a type of music which was invented in the United States Jazz music combines African-American music with European music Jazz first became popular in the 1910s Some common jazz instruments include the saxophone, trumpet, guitar, piano, double bass, and drums