jazz musician
Definition
Noun: A person who performs jazz music, typically by playing an instrument or singing, or who creates original jazz compositions.
Usage
A "jazz musician" is a professional or skilled individual dedicated to the jazz genre. The term focuses on their primary musical role and style. * Miles Davis is considered one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time. * The festival featured jazz musicians from around the world. * She is not just a pianist; she is a true jazz musician with a deep understanding of improvisation.
Advanced Usage
- As a defining characteristic: The term can be used to emphasize a person's core identity within the music world, often implying a specific approach to performance, such as improvisation.
- His approach to the song wasn't that of a classical player, but of a jazz musician.
- In a collective sense: Used to refer to the community or profession as a whole.
- The history of New Orleans is deeply intertwined with its jazz musicians.
Variants and Related Words
- Jazzman (noun): An informal, often dated, term for a male jazz musician.
- Jazz player (noun): A more general phrase that can be synonymous with "jazz musician," sometimes placing slightly more emphasis on the act of playing an instrument.
- Sideman (noun): A jazz musician who is not the bandleader, often hired to play for a specific performance or recording.
Synonyms
- Jazz artist: A synonym that can have a slightly broader connotation, encompassing performance and creative artistry.
- Jazz instrumentalist: Specifically denotes a jazz musician who plays an instrument.
- Jazz vocalist: Specifically denotes a jazz musician who sings.
Related Phrases
- Jazz band: A group of jazz musicians performing together.
- Jazz ensemble: Similar to a jazz band, often used for smaller or more formal groups.
Noun
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a musician who plays or composes jazz music
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