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modern jazz

[ˈmɑːdərn dʒæz]
noun
jazz moderno
1. A style of jazz that emerged in the 1940s-1950s, characterized by complex harmonies, faster tempos, and more experimental improvisation than traditional jazz
Modern jazz artists like Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie revolutionized the genre with bebop.
Artistas de jazz moderno como Charlie Parker e Dizzy Gillespie revolucionaram o gênero com o bebop.
2. Jazz music that incorporates contemporary elements, unconventional instruments, and avant-garde techniques
The concert featured modern jazz fusion with electronic elements.
O concerto apresentou fusão de jazz moderno com elementos eletrônicos.
NYC Slang
bebop or 'bebop scene'
Synonyms
bebopcontemporary jazzjazz modernojazz avançado
Antonyms
traditional jazzclassic jazzdixielandNew Orleans jazz

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jazz moderno
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jazz moderno
Common in music venues and cultural centers
São Paulo
jazz moderno
Widely recognized in the vibrant jazz scene
Portugal
jazz moderno
Standard Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

blow on the horn (to play modern jazz)
jam session (improvisation gathering)
cool jazz (subcategory of modern jazz)
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