Word
jamming
Phoneticsjam·ming, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdʒæmɪŋ/
UK/dʒˈæmɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of playing music with other people in a relaxed way without practicing first. You do this to have fun and try out new musical ideas.
n. the practice of improvising music collectively in an informal setting. Often used to describe jazz or rock musicians developing themes without a pre-written score.
Examples
“The band spent the whole afternoon jamming in the garage.”
“After the formal concert ended, the musicians stayed late for a session of late-night jamming at the local club.”
“What began as casual jamming between the two guitarists eventually evolved into the complex melodic structure of their most successful studio album.”
Examples
simple
“The band spent the whole afternoon jamming in the garage.”
contextual
“After the formal concert ended, the musicians stayed late for a session of late-night jamming at the local club.”
complex
“What began as casual jamming between the two guitarists eventually evolved into the complex melodic structure of their most successful studio album.”
Usage
Commonly appears in the compound noun 'jam session' or as a gerund following the verb 'go'.
Real-World Examples
“In the middle of the show, Ulrich and Hetfield leave the stage, as the other two spend a few minutes jamming to the marching rhythm of a single kick drum.” Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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