music that originated in New Orleans, characterised by syncopations and reiterated rhythms
Jazz
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New Orleans jazz
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an early style of jazz originating in New Orleans in the first two decades of the twentieth century
Jitterbug
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lively, improvisational, style of dancing performed to syncopated music which originated in 1940's New York
Dixieland jazz
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style of jazz with a simple, cheerful character
Primitivism
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twentieth century compositions that imitate rhythms, melodies, modes, and techniques of music of indigenous people, or music…
Juju
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popular style from Nigeria relyng on the traditional Yoruba rhythms
Krakoviak
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Polish dance from the Kraków region, in 2/4 time with syncopated rhythms
Krakowiak
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Polish dance from the Kraków region, in 2/4 time with syncopated rhythms
Hualaychos
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groups of Bolivian street musicians that play during Christmas and New Year