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Hornbostel-Sachs System Western Symphonic Classification

Terms - J

  • jack
  • jas
  • jass
  • jasz
  • jaw harp
  • jawbone
  • jazz
  • jazz band
  • jazz flute
  • jazz influence
  • jazz manouche
  • jazz orchestra
  • jedoch
  • jentele
  • jete
  • Jew's harp
  • jig
  • jigg
  • jitterbug
  • jive
  • jongleur
  • Jubilate
  • jubiloso
  • jug
  • jug band
  • just
  • just intonation

jitterbug

JIH-ter-bug

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[ English ]

Definition

A lively, improvisational, athletic style of dancing performed to syncopated music which originated in New York in the 1940's and 1950's.

See Also

  • [English] East Coast Swing

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Last Updated: 2016-05-19 18:28:19
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