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History of music - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article |
 | | Jazz is a musical art form characterized by blue notes, syncopation, swing, call and response, polyrhythms, and improvisation. |
 | | Jazz has also evolved into many sometimes contrasting subgenres including smooth jazz and free jazz. |
 | | Early rock and roll combined elements of blues, boogie woogie, jazz and rhythm and blues, and is also influenced by traditional Appalachian folk music, gospel and country and western. |
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