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A form of jazz — 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.

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Meanings

nounjasz (uncountable)
  1. dateduncountableDated form of jazz (musical style).
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APA

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