JAZZ


Meaning of JAZZ in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dʒæz ]

n. & v. --n. 1 music of US Negro origin characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and usu. a regular or forceful rhythm. 2 sl. pretentious talk or behaviour, nonsensical stuff (all that jazz). --v.intr. play or dance to jazz. øjazz up brighten or enliven. øøjazzer n. [20th c.: orig. uncert.]

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