Words / A2

JAZ/dʒæz/

Jazz is a style of music with a strong rhythm: listen to jazz, a jazz band, jazz at the café. Pop and rock are other styles. A jazz club is a small venue. Jazz is usually uncountable (not “a jazz” unless you mean a jazz tune in longer talk). Do not write jars when you mean jazz.

Meaning

A type of music with a strong rhythm, often with piano or trumpet.

Examples

• “They listened to jazz in a small café.”
• “A jazz band played by the harbour on Sunday.”
• “He put on jazz while he did the housework.”

Good to know

listen to jazz / a jazz band (often uncountable). Other styles: pop, rock. Mix-up: jars.

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