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10 Language-to-English DictionariesProgressive Jazz
/prəˈɡrɛsɪv dʒæz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A style of jazz music characterized by its innovative and experimental approach, often incorporating elements from other genres and complex musical structures.
"The band is known for its progressive jazz, blending traditional elements with modern influences." - 2
A subgenre of jazz that emphasizes improvisation and the use of unconventional time signatures and harmonies.
"Many musicians in the 1970s embraced progressive jazz, pushing the boundaries of the genre."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'progressive jazz' emerged in the mid-20th century, combining 'progressive', derived from Latin 'progressivus', meaning 'advancing', with 'jazz', a genre of music originating from African American communities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This fusion reflects a shift towards more complex and innovative musical structures within the jazz genre.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Progressive Jazz" is said worldwide
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jazz progressif
Transliteration: jazz pro-gre-sif
"Le groupe est connu pour son jazz progressif."
progressiver Jazz
Transliteration: pro-gres-siver dʒæz
"Die Band ist bekannt für ihren progressiven Jazz."
jazz progressivo
Transliteration: dʒæz pro-gre-sivo
"Il gruppo è noto per il suo jazz progressivo."
jazz progresivo
Transliteration: dʒæz pro-gre-sivo
"La banda es conocida por su jazz progresivo."
jazz progressivo
Transliteration: dʒæz pro-gre-sivo
"A banda é conhecida pelo seu jazz progressivo."
प्रगतिशील जैज़
Transliteration: pragatishil jaiz
"बैंड अपने प्रगतिशील जैज़ के लिए जानी जाती है।"
进步爵士乐
Transliteration: jìnbù juéshìyuè
"这个乐队以其进步爵士乐而闻名。"
진보적인 재즈
Transliteration: jinbojeogin jaejeu
"그 밴드는 진보적인 재즈로 유명하다."
プログレッシブジャズ
Transliteration: puroguresshibu jazu
"そのバンドはプログレッシブジャズで知られています。"
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