jazzy
jazzy
Definition
☆ jazzy (jaz′ē)
adjective jazz′i·er, jazz′i·est
- characterized by the qualities of jazz music, often, specif., the more superficial and showy qualities
- Slang lively, bright, showy, etc.
jazz′i·ly adverb
jazz′i·ness noun
jazzy*
Synonyms
jazzy
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- vibe: Nadine - The only vocalist of the camp she brings a jazzy soulful vibe to the heavy beats.
- groove: But, you have to remember the year of release; so don't go expecting anything more than a traditionally jazzy groove.
- riff: A neat little jazzy riff caught my attention in this well delivered piece.
- chord: Matt's second song was more relaxed in pace, with jazzy chords helping to create a warm, very melodic atmosphere.
- soundtrack: Grand Tour also featured the presenter driving around in a ( sl ight ly less sexy ) car accompanied by a cheerful jazzy soundtrack.
- swing: The music behind the lyrics is strong, a pleasing concoction that merrily trips between funk guitars to jazzy swing.
Modifying Another Word
- slightly: Derek showed off his soulful vocals and mellow, slightly jazzy, guitar style.
- almost: Some upbeat, almost jazzy arrangements have their roots with George Shearing, the venerable blind English jazz master.
- quite: But in actual fact were just quite jazzy pop.
- very: The vocals on the track, which are sung by David Gilmour, are interrupted for a very jazzy sax solo by Dick Parry.
- back: This short laid back jazzy song was written by Andy Power.
- too: I like the dramatic entry into the chorus, but then it sounds a bit too jazzy and laid-back for my liking.
Used with adjective complement
