jazz

a modern (early 1900s) music style characterized by syncopation and dissonance.

contrary to popular belief, jazz is NOT playing any note with any chord. any note played with any chord can be explained. even if it is inexplicable, it just sounds good, which is what's really important.

the cool thing about jazz is that you learn all the rules and guidelines which apply to all the other genres...then you get to break them.

giant steps, though confusing and ultimately dissonant, is a jazz standard.

by unusu-al January 21, 2005

jazz

The greatest, and yet least appreciated genre of music today among the general public.

The original spelling of the word was "jass."

by MusicMonk414 March 11, 2004

jazz

The absolute BEST genre of music out there. It is unappreciated by idiots who think the only music worth listening to is rock and rap. It's also the best music to play if you're a musician, because playing music is the only activity that involves every part of your brain, and jazz does this to an extent. It's also really fun to play and listen to.

If you're not sure if you like jazz, go and pick up a Basie or Ellington album and you'll see what I mean.

by OopBopShBam March 2, 2007

jazz

The soul of urbanity and the only music that is cool.

Diz is one fine jazz cat.

by beepbibop March 4, 2008

Jazz

Jazz...the greatest musical genre there ever was, and ever will be. This music will always be the greatest. Jazz, along with Blues, and swing music, are all that is left of North American culture. Now, all that is left, is that shitty rap "music", if you even dare to call it that.

Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, Sam Cooke...etc...

by John Callahan October 20, 2004

jazz

A synonym for "good" or "awesome."

"Dude, that party last night was totally jazz!"

"The coffee I had this morning tasted pretty darn jazz."

by shadowgeist October 29, 2009

Jazz

One of the best forms of music. Many people famous for their jazz are Ella Fitzgerald, Louie Armstrong, and Freddie Green. Very great genre of music.

Jazz is awesome. Except for Kenny G. That guy's music is trash.

by Lieutenant Tarpit July 22, 2004