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JAZZ MUSIC TERMS
A collection of terms related to the topic of Jazz Music
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Improvisation | Creating musical material - Melodic and or Rhythmic - on the spot. |
| Chord Progression | A repeating sequence of chords - relates to structure and harmony. |
| Comping Pattern | The accompaniment rhythm that compliments the melody. Also known as a strumming pattern. |
| Riff | A repeated musical idea in contemporary/ popular forms of music. Can either be melodic or chordal. |
| 12 Bar Blues | A popular chord progression used as the foundation of many Jazz, Rock and Country music. |
| Sforzando | Literally means subito forte, which translates to “suddenly with force.” |
| Pentatonic scale | A 5 note scale that uses characteristic pitches selected from the natural Major or Minor Scale. |
| Blues scale | A variation of the Minor Pentatonic scale that adds the Flat 5 scale degree. |
| Sequence | The restatement of a melodic or harmonic passage at different registers. |
| Call & Response | The “taking turns” in the performance of melodic/ rhythmic material. |
| The Head | The main melody of a swing, blues or “jazz” song. |
| Harmonic Turn-Around | A short sequence of chords that cycle around and lead back to the “home” chord or restart the piece of music. |
| The Jazz Blues | A more complex version of the 12 bar blues that uses lots of Harmonic Turn-Arounds. |
| Modulation | Changing Keys within a song. |
| Melisma | Singing one syllable across many notes. |
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