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   jazz

   /dʒaz/

   noun

   • 1. a type of music of black American origin which emerged at the beginning of the 20th century, characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and usually a regular or forceful rhythm. Brass and woodwind instruments and piano are particularly associated with jazz, although guitar and occasionally violin are also used; styles include Dixieland, swing, bebop, and free jazz.
   • ▪ a style of theatrical dance performed to jazz or popular music.

   verb

   • 1. play or dance to jazz music.

   Word Origin early 20th century: perhaps related to jism.

   Scrabble Points: 29

   • J

     8

   • A

     1

   • Z

     10

   • Z

     10

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