cool jazz
noun
Simple meaning
A genre of jazz associated with a light, calm sound and a West Coast aesthetic.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kooljazSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkuldʒæz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
musicjazz
A genre of jazz associated with a light, calm sound and a West Coast aesthetic.
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: (music, jazz) A genre of jazz associated with a light, calm sound and a West Coast aesthetic.
Used this way, cool jazz is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It stays understated rather than dramatic. This is a musical use: it is everyday language among musicians and listeners, and specialised outside that.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Calm and reassuring
- Usage feel
- Understated and gentle
Where it naturally appears
- Music/performance
- Arts writing
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