new jazz
Definition
Noun A term for any of the diverse styles and movements in jazz music that emerged and developed after the year 1940. It represents a significant evolution from earlier jazz forms, characterized by increased harmonic complexity, rhythmic experimentation, and often a move away from traditional dance-oriented structures.
Usage
The term "new jazz" is used to collectively describe the innovative and progressive jazz genres that arose in the mid-20th century and beyond. It contrasts with earlier styles like Dixieland or Swing.
Examples
- Noun:
- The festival focused exclusively on new jazz, featuring avant-garde and free jazz ensembles.
- Many critics in the 1960s struggled to understand the complexities of new jazz.
- His album is a brilliant example of how new jazz incorporates elements from classical music.
Advanced Usage
- As a historical/critical category: The term is often used in musicology and criticism to group post-1940 developments, including Bebop, Cool Jazz, Hard Bop, Modal Jazz, Free Jazz, and Fusion.
- The course "History of New Jazz" covers everything from Bebop to contemporary improvisation.
Variants and Related Words
- Modern Jazz: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "new jazz" to describe post-swing era styles.
- Avant-garde Jazz: A specific, radical subset of new jazz that emphasizes atonality and collective improvisation.
- Post-bop: A style falling under the new jazz umbrella that emerged after the Bebop era.
Synonyms
- Modern Jazz
- Progressive Jazz
- Contemporary Jazz (in a historical context)
Related Idioms/Phrases
- The new jazz wave: Refers to a period of significant innovation or a group of musicians leading a movement within new jazz.
- Musicians like Ornette Coleman were at the forefront of the new jazz wave in the late 1950s.
Noun
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any of various styles of jazz that appeared after 1940
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