Definition

Noun: * A style of jazz music: "hot jazz" refers to an early, energetic style of jazz characterized by a fast tempo, strong rhythms, collective improvisation, and an emotionally charged, intense sound.

Usage

"Hot jazz" is used to describe a specific historical style of jazz, particularly from the 1920s and early 1930s. It contrasts with later, more arranged or "sweet" jazz styles. * The club was famous for its live performances of hot jazz. * He is a collector of classic hot jazz recordings from the 1920s.

Advanced Usage

• As a stylistic descriptor: The term can be used to describe music that embodies the qualities of this early jazz style, even if played in a modern context.
  • The new band has a hot jazz feel, with lots of trumpet solos and driving rhythms.

Variants and Related Words

• Dixieland: A closely related style of early jazz often overlapping with hot jazz, traditionally associated with New Orleans.
• Traditional jazz: A broader term that can encompass hot jazz, Dixieland, and other early styles.

Synonyms

• Early jazz
• Classic jazz (in the specific context of 1920s styles)

Antonyms

• Cool jazz
• Sweet jazz
• Symphonic jazz

Noun

1. jazz that is emotionally charged and intense and marked by strong rhythms and improvisation