jam session

noun

: an often impromptu performance by a group especially of jazz musicians that is characterized by improvisation

Examples of jam session in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That all changed when Eddie tried out Alex’s guitar during one of their epic garage jam sessions. Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024 His itineraries have a personal touch, such as surprising a musical son with an impromptu jam session in Ireland, teaching student athletes how to play Gaelic hurling, or giving fashion-minded clients a rare tour of a heritage wool mill. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024 Alex is playing it to try to explain just what the brothers were up to in their endless, lifelong jam sessions. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024 The vibe: Tosco Music Parties celebrate musicians of all skill levels and genres and have grown to be much more than jam sessions among friends. Laura Barrero, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jam session 

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Word History

Etymology

jam entry 3

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jam session was in 1933

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“Jam session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jam%20session. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

jam session

noun
: an informal performance by a group of musicians (as jazz musicians) who often invite visitors to join in

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