Swing (genre)

:This article is about a period of jazz music history. For the rhythmic effect, see swung note, swing rhythm.

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Jazz - Rhythm - Swung note - Swing rhythm

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Swing music, also known as swing jazz, is a form of jazz music that solidified as a distinctive style during the 1930s in the United States. Swing is distinguished primarily by a strong rhythm section, usually consisting of double bass and drums, medium to fast tempo, and the distinctive "swing" that's common to many forms of jazz.

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Jazz - 1930s - United States - Rhythm section - Double bass - Drums - Tempo

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