Jazz in Tagalog

“Jazz” in Tagalog translates to “Dyaz” for the music genre. As a borrowed term, it is commonly used as “Jazz” itself in Filipino conversations, or as “musikang jazz” to specify jazz music.

Explore the rich cultural context of jazz music in Filipino culture and learn how to use this term naturally in Tagalog conversations through our comprehensive guide below.

[Words] = Jazz

[Definition]:

• Jazz /dʒæz/
• Noun 1: A type of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and a regular rhythm, originating from African American communities.
• Noun 2: Liveliness, energy, or excitement in general.
• Verb 1: To play or dance to jazz music.
• Verb 2: To make something more interesting or exciting (jazz up).

[Synonyms] = Dyaz, Musikang jazz, Tugtuging jazz, Jazz music, Improvisadong musika.

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: My father loves listening to jazz music while relaxing in his favorite chair on Sunday afternoons.
Ex1_PH: Ang aking ama ay mahilig makinig ng jazz na musika habang nagpapahinga sa kanyang paboritong upuan tuwing Linggo ng hapon.

Ex2_EN: The local café features live jazz performances every Friday night with talented Filipino musicians.
Ex2_PH: Ang lokal na kapehan ay nagtatampok ng live jazz na pagtatanghal tuwing Biyernes ng gabi kasama ang mga talentadong musikerong Pilipino.

Ex3_EN: She decided to jazz up her bedroom by adding colorful pillows and modern artwork.
Ex3_PH: Nagpasya siyang pagandahin ang kanyang silid-tulugan sa pamamagitan ng pagdagdag ng makulay na unan at makabagong sining.

Ex4_EN: Louis Armstrong is considered one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time in history.
Ex4_PH: Si Louis Armstrong ay itinuturing na isa sa pinakadakilang musikero ng jazz sa buong kasaysayan.

Ex5_EN: The smooth jazz playing in the background created a romantic atmosphere for their dinner date.
Ex5_PH: Ang banayad na jazz na tumutugtog sa background ay lumikha ng romantikong kapaligiran para sa kanilang dinner date.