# jamming

/ˈdʒæmɪŋ/ (US) · /dʒˈæmɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/jamming
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Commonly appears in the compound noun 'jam session' or as a gerund following the verb 'go'.

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