Words Related to Music - Jazz and Other African-American Music

a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz

Jazzy genre with funky and electronic elements, featuring improvisation, groovy rhythms, and soulful melodies

Cutting-edge genre pushing the boundaries of traditional jazz, often characterized by experimental and unconventional techniques, structures, and improvisation

an early form of modern jazz (originating around 1940)

a style of jazz music that incorporates elements of classical chamber music

a genre of music that combines elements of jazz with ethnic or world music influences

a style of jazz that emphasizes improvisation and experimentation, often characterized by unconventional musical structures, tonalities, and techniques

a genre of music that combines elements of funk, jazz, and experimental improvisation

a genre of music that blends elements of jazz and soul, characterized by groovy rhythms, soulful melodies, and improvisation over a blues-based structure

a subgenre of hip hop that incorporates elements of jazz music, such as jazz samples, instrumentation, and improvisation, into its production and style

a style of jazz that incorporates large ensembles or orchestras, often featuring intricate arrangements and compositions, and blending jazz improvisation with classical instrumentation

a genre of jazz characterized by its polished and accessible sound, often featuring melodic and laid-back improvisation over contemporary R&B, funk, and pop-influenced grooves

a genre that fuses punk rock with jazz, known for its rebellious spirit, improvisation, and experimental elements

a genre that combines elements of jazz and rock music, characterized by complex rhythms, virtuosic instrumentation, and improvisation

a style of jazz characterized by bluesy, soulful, and up-tempo performances with a focus on individual soloists

a style of jazz music that features virtuosic acoustic guitar playing, fast tempos, and improvisation influenced by Romani music

a genre of music that combines elements of jazz and funk, characterized by groovy rhythms, strong bass lines, and improvisational solos

a modern fusion of electronic elements with traditional jazz

a style characterized by virtuosic solo piano playing with a distinct left-hand stride pattern

a style of dance music originated from African music and jazz, characterized by having a strong rhythm

a genre of music that blends elements of hip hop and R&B, characterized by soulful vocals, contemporary R&B production, and hip hop-inspired beats

a genre of music known for its polished and sophisticated blend of soul, R&B, and pop, often featuring smooth vocal harmonies and lush instrumentation

an innovative genre that fuses traditional soul with experimental elements, pushing the boundaries of song structures, arrangements, and production

a genre that blends R&B vocals with psychedelic elements, including distorted guitars, unconventional instrumentation, and surreal lyrics

a genre of music that combines soulful melodies, rhythms, and instrumentation with African musical influences, such as traditional African beats, languages, and cultural themes

a lush and melodic genre that originated in Philadelphia, known for its rich orchestral arrangements, tight vocal harmonies, and themes of love and social commentary

a genre of music that combines soulful sounds with cinematic and orchestral elements, evoking a grand, epic, and emotionally resonant feel reminiscent of film scores

a type of music that combines elements of jazz and blues, developed by African-Americans in the 1940s

a type of music that is associated by gospel music with elements of R&B and an emphasis on vocals expressing intense emotions

a groovy genre that blends funk with psychedelic elements, including distorted guitars, experimental instrumentation, and mind-bending effects

a contemporary genre that blends R&B, hip hop, and jazz influences, characterized by soulful vocals, organic instrumentation, and introspective lyrics

a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz

a fusion of jazz improvisation and harmony with Afro-Cuban rhythms, melodies, and instrumentation, blending African and Cuban musical traditions with jazz elements