International Jazz Day Word Search
A free International Jazz Day word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: JAZZ, UNESCO, IMPROVISATION, HARMONY, FREEDOM, PEACE, UNITY, DIALOGUE, CONCERT, JAMSESSION, WORKSHOP, LECTURE.
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International Jazz Day word list, defined
- JAZZ /dʒæz/ · noun
- Jazz is a genre of music that originated in the southern United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by its improvisational nature and syncopated rhythms. It is often associated with African-American musical traditions. Related: swing, blues, be-bop, jive.
- IMPROVISATION /ɪmˌprɒvɪˈzeɪʃən/ · noun
- The act of improvising, or the ability to improvise, especially in music, theater, or other performance arts. Improvisation involves creating something on the spot, often without prior planning or preparation. Related: improvising, extemporizing, ad-libbing, winging it.
- HARMONY /ˈhɑːrməni/ · noun
- A pleasing combination of different things, such as sounds, colors, or ideas, that work well together. A state of being in agreement or concord. Related: concord, accord, unison, symphony.
- FREEDOM /ˈfriːdəm/ · noun
- The power of self-government; the state of being free from oppression, restriction, or control. The ability to act or think without restriction. Related: liberty, independence, autonomy, rights.
- PEACE /piːs/ · noun, verb
- A state of quiet and tranquility, free from violence and conflict. To make or bring about a state of peace. Related: calm, tranquility, serenity, harmony.
- UNITY /ˈjuːnɪti/ · noun
- The state of being united; a state of oneness. A feeling of togetherness or solidarity. Related: oneness, solidarity, togetherness, harmony.
- DIALOGUE /dɔɪˈælɪʊ/ · noun
- A conversation between two or more people, either real or fictional, in a play, novel, film, or other work of fiction. Related: conversation, talk, discourse, debate.
- CONCERT /kɔːnsɜːrt/ · noun, verb
- A performance of music, typically by a group of musicians, in front of an audience. To hold a performance of music. Related: performance, show, recital, gig.
- WORKSHOP /ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/ · noun
- A meeting or series of meetings for discussion, consultation, or instruction, typically with a view to achieving a particular goal or solving a problem. A room or building equipped for a particular activity, especially a craft or skill. Related: seminar, conference, meeting, session.
- LECTURE /ˈlɛktʃər/ · noun, verb
- A talk or discourse on a particular subject, especially one given to an audience, or to give a talk or discourse to someone. Related: talk, speech, address, sermon.
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