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Jazz has a distinct sound characterized by swing rhythm, improvisation, blue notes, and specific chord progressions.

1. Swing Rhythm: This is a rhythmic “feeling” or a rhythmic “bounce” that’s often not written into the sheet music but is a big part of the way jazz sounds. It’s a rhythmic Ellen swaying back and forth, a push and pull, often at a regular tempo. It’s not a beat that’s held down, but a beat that’s free.

2. Improvisation: Jazz is heavily reliant on improvisation, where a musician makes up melodies on the spot, often based on the chords and melody of the original song but not always. improvisation can sound chaotic to the untrained ear, but it often follows a set of rules and is a core part of the jazz sound.

3. Blue Notes