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Formal Structure of Jazz





-Form
Jazz is a musical form.Berendt defines jazz as a "form of art music which originated in the
United States through the confrontation of blacks with European music"
-Tempo
Jazz involves swing feeling, which is achieved by spirited performances of many different kinds which employ steady tempo.


-Melody
Every item of melodic lines is based on classic and jazz harmony.
Melody is the most powerful and beautiful item of music, based on the Chord and on the Key in which it is.
Chordal notesTurning notePassing Leaning Delaying Anticipated ChromaticMixedDouble leaning tones
-Rhythm
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