Glossary

Welcome to the NWJazzworks Glossary, which includes a brief history of jazz music, descriptions of some of the different types of jazz, and a glossary of musical terms often used, all in alphabetical order.

This information has been researched and compiled by NWJazzworks staff and attempts to be as clear and accurate as possible. However, as with all artistic descriptions, many entries are based on opinion, and most are open to discussion.

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With thanks to the late Jenny Outhwaite for her work on some of these entries.