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traditional jazz

[trəˈdɪʃənəl dʒæz]
noun
jazz tradicional
1. A style of jazz music originating in New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by collective improvisation, ragtime rhythms, and blues influences
Traditional jazz features the classic New Orleans sound with trumpets, clarinets, and trombones playing together.
O jazz tradicional apresenta o som clássico de Nova Orleans com trompetes, clarinetas e trombones tocando juntos.
2. Jazz music played in the early style, typically emphasizing ensemble playing over solo improvisation
Many musicians prefer traditional jazz for its emphasis on group harmony rather than individual showmanship.
Muitos músicos preferem jazz tradicional pela sua ênfase na harmonia grupal em vez do virtuosismo individual.
Synonyms
DixielandNew Orleans jazzclassic jazzearly jazztrad jazz
Antonyms
bebopcool jazzfree jazzfusion jazzmodern jazz

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jazz tradicional
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jazz tradicional
Commonly used in music venues and cultural circles
São Paulo
jazz tradicional
Used in concert halls and jazz clubs
Portugal
jazz tradicional
Sometimes referred to as 'jazz clássico' in older contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

hot jazz
playing in the old style
keeping the tradition alive
authentic New Orleans sound
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