Jazz is a type of music.
It is a genre that originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, particularly among African American communities. Jazz is characterized by improvisation, syncopation, swing rhythms, and a distinct sense of individual expression. It has various sub-genres such as Dixieland, swing, bebop, cool jazz, and fusion. Jazz has had a significant influence on the development of other music genres and continues to be a popular and influential form of music worldwide.