CEFR B2

jam session

noun

Meaning

An informal gathering of musicians who play improvised music together for pleasure rather than for a formal performance.

Examples

The local club hosts a weekly jam session where amateur players can join professional musicians on stage.
We spent all Saturday afternoon in a jam session, trying out new chord progressions and rhythms.

Synonyms: improvisation, rehearsal, get-together, freestyle

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jam session (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒæm ˌsɛʃ.ən/

Definition

An informal gathering of musicians who play improvised music together for pleasure rather than for a formal performance.

Examples

The local club hosts a weekly jam session where amateur players can join professional musicians on stage.
We spent all Saturday afternoon in a jam session, trying out new chord progressions and rhythms.
What started as a casual jam session in the garage eventually led to the formation of their band.

How to Use jam session

have a jam session (collocation): To participate in an informal musical gathering. — "We decided to have a jam session after the concert."

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