What are the key characteristics that define jazz music?

[Kennysplash]

For the Jazz lovers do you care to mention what makes a Jazz music? From my little knowledge, what defines jazz music are improvisation, syncopation, swing, and a strong emphasis on rhythm and blues influences.

Do you agree?

 

[Angelina]

I agreed. The combination of traditional and modern elements like combining the past and present will also define jazz music.

 

[Kennysplash]

I agreed. The combination of traditional and modern elements like combining the past and present will also define jazz music.

The traditional and modern musical elements?

 

[Angelina]

The traditional and modern musical elements?

Oh yes! The combination of lively tempos with range of electronic instruments will be a definition of jazz music.

 

[Sara]

Yes, I do agree. Improvisation is the heart of jazz with other components. A musician can improvise a song by creating melodies on the spot from what he have been singing before. It always make the song to be unique while listening to it.