No. 8,787 in Dutch
jazz
A genre of music characterized by improvisation, swing, and syncopation.
In a sentence
Ik luister graag naar jazzmuziek in mijn vrije tijd.
I enjoy listening to jazz music in my free time.
In this sentence, 'jazz' refers specifically to the genre of music. The word 'jazzmuziek' directly translates to 'jazz music', indicating the musical style.
De jazzclub in het centrum is erg populair onder studenten.
The jazz club in the center is very popular among students.
Here, 'jazz' is used as a descriptor for the type of club, specifically one that showcases jazz performances.
Tijdens het festival speelde de band een verrassende mix van jazz en rock.
During the festival, the band played an astonishing mix of jazz and rock.
In this case, 'jazz' identifies one of the musical styles included in the band's performance, highlighting its fusion with another genre.
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