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Pronunciation / Transliteration: juéshìyuè
"这家咖啡馆播放着轻松的爵士乐。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of music of Black American origin characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and usually a regular or forceful rhythm.
"They spent the evening listening to live jazz at a downtown club." - 2
Lively, energetic, or miscellaneous talk or activity (often used informally as 'and all that jazz').
"She bought new hiking boots, a backpack, and all that jazz."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the United States in the early 20th century, the word 'jazz' first appeared in print around 1912 as slang with various meanings before becoming established as the name of a distinctive musical genre. Its exact etymology remains obscure, though it likely derives from West African terms such as the Mandingo 'jasi' or Congo 'izazz', shifting from regional slang in New Orleans to an internationally recognized cultural art form.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jazz" is said worldwide
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jazz
Transliteration: dʒaz
"Il écoute du jazz tous les soirs."
Jazz
Transliteration: dʒas
"Er liebt es, improvisierten Jazz zu hören."
jazz
Transliteration: dʒadz
"Il festival di jazz inizia domani."
jazz
Transliteration: ʝas
"El saxofonista tocaba un solo de jazz increíble."
jazz
Transliteration: dʒas
"O bar estava tocando um jazz suave."
जैज़
Transliteration: jaiz
Script: जैज़ संगीत
"मुझे जैज़ संगीत सुनना पसंद है।"
爵士乐
Transliteration: juéshìyuè
"这家咖啡馆播放着轻松的爵士乐。"
재즈
Transliteration: jae-jeu
"그는 재즈 피아노 연주를 아주 잘합니다."
ジャズ
Transliteration: jazu
"私たちは今夜ジャズのライブに行きます。"
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