jazz

• Género musical originado en las comunidades afroamericanas de Nueva Orleans a finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX, caracterizado por la improvisación, la síncopa y una fuerte base rítmica.

A genre of music that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and a strong rhythmic foundation.

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1. Music genreA2formal

   A style of music that originated in African American communities, characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and swing.

   Jazz

   • She loves listening to jazz in the evening.
   • The jazz band played a lively set at the club.
   • Miles Davis is one of the most famous jazz musicians.

2. Excitement or energyB2informalamerican

   Used informally to describe something lively, exciting, or impressive.

   energía, entusiasmo

   • The party was full of jazz and good music.
   • He added some jazz to his presentation with flashy graphics.
   • The new restaurant has a lot of jazz and style.

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• Verbo que significa tocar o interpretar música de jazz, o animar, dar más viveza o interés a algo (a menudo en la locución verbal 'jazz up').

A verb meaning to play or perform jazz music, or to enliven or add excitement to something (often used in the phrasal verb 'jazz up').

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1. Play or perform jazz musicB2formal

   To play or perform music in the style of jazz.

   tocar jazz

   • The band jazzed all night at the club.
   • He loves to jazz on the saxophone.
   • They jazzed together for hours in the studio.

2. Enliven or embellishB2informal

   To make something more lively, exciting, or attractive, often by adding extra elements.

   animar o embellecer

   • She jazzed up her outfit with a colorful scarf.
   • The chef jazzed up the dish with exotic spices.
   • He jazzed up the presentation with some funny anecdotes.

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Variantes phrasaljazz aroundjazz up