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Early jazz

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A twentieth-century African American musical tradition influenced by West African instruments and cultural practices.

AP course connection

Topic 4.17: 4.17 The Evolution of African American Music: From Spirituals to Hip-Hop

Unit 4

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