cool jazz

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kool jaz]
- /kul dʒæz/
- /kuːl dʒæz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kool jaz]
- /kul dʒæz/

Definitions of cool jazz words

noun cool jazz a restrained, fluid modern-jazz style of the 1950s, marked by intricate harmonic structures, de-emphasized dynamics, and carefully controlled phrasing and ensemble playing, often with a slight lagging behind the beat. Also called West Coast jazz. Compare bop1 , hard bop, modern jazz, progressive jazz. 1
noun cool jazz (music, jazz) A genre of jazz associated with a low, calm sound and a West Coast aesthetic. 0

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Origin of cool jazz

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50

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cool jazz popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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