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cool jazz

/kuːl dʒæz/

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/kuːl dʒæz/C1informalamericanart
  • ruСтиль джазовой музыки, возникший в конце 1940-х и 1950-х годах, характеризующийся расслабленным, плавным и сдержанным звучанием, часто с более мягкой динамикой и более спокойным темпом по сравнению с бибопом.

A style of jazz music that emerged in the late 1940s and 1950s, characterized by a relaxed, smooth, and understated sound, often with softer dynamics and a more laid-back tempo compared to bebop.

  1. B2formal

    A style of jazz music that emerged in the late 1940s and 1950s, characterized by a relaxed, smooth, and understated sound, often with complex harmonies and a lighter tone than bebop.

    ruСтиль джазовой музыки

    • Miles Davis's album 'Birth of the Cool' is a landmark recording of cool jazz.
    • Cool jazz often features a more relaxed tempo and softer dynamics.
    • The saxophonist's playing was a perfect example of the cool jazz aesthetic.