jamming

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of transmitting signals or messages, typically without authorization, on a frequency intended for other uses.

  - "During wartime, pirate radio stations engage in jamming to disrupt enemy communications."
  - "The government jammed all international radio broadcasts during times of national crisis."

• Noun

  A musical improvisation, especially one in which each musician plays their own part.

  - "Jazz musicians often engage in lengthy jammings during live performances."
  - "Rock bands frequently take turns leading jammings during their concerts."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʒæmɪŋ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79293551"

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Synonyms

ram

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jamming
jam , scam , dam , ham , game , tame , fame , frame , flame , lame , came , came , came

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Variants

List of all variants of jamming that leads to same result
jam , jammed , jammer , jammers , jamming , jams , anti-jam , anti-jamming , antijam , antijamming , jam on the brakes , jammed on the brakes , jamming on the brakes , slam on the brakes , slam/jam on the brakes , slammed on the brakes , slamming on the brakes

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Etymology

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Originally used in radio communication to describe the deliberate broadcasting of noise to disrupt legitimate signals. The term comes from the idea of 'packing' or 'jamming' a frequency with unwanted signals.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jamming' was first used in radio communication during World War II.

2. The longest recorded jam session lasted for over 24 hours straight.

3. Jamming is a popular technique used in electronic dance music (EDM) to create complex rhythms and build energy in a track.

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Related Concepts

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1. Radio Jamming: The intentional disruption of radio signals for various purposes, including political or military reasons.

2. Jam Session: A musical performance where musicians improvise and collaborate in real-time, often without a predetermined structure or setlist.

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Culture

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Jamming has been a significant part of music history, particularly in genres such as jazz, rock, and electronic music. It is often used as a way for musicians to express their creativity and improvisational skills.

How to Memorize "jamming"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a radio frequency being disrupted by unwanted signals, making it difficult to receive clear transmissions.
   - Visualize a group of musicians playing their instruments in harmony during a jam session.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'jamming' with radio interference and disruption.
   - Connect 'jamming' with musical improvisation and collaboration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'jamming' can refer to radio interference or musical improvisation.
   - Use the acronym 'JAM' to remember the meanings: Just Add Music (for musical jamming) or Just Annoying Interference (for radio jamming).

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