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scat

/skæt/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A jazz term meaning to scat sing, improvise melodic syllables or words, often imitating the rhythms of instruments.

    - "Jazz musicians often engage in scat singing during improvisational performances."
    - "Scat is a popular element in swing music."
Pronunciation
  1. /skæt/



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Synonyms

scag , shit
Rhymes
Words rhyming with scat
cat , rat , hat
Variants
List of all variants of scat that leads to same result
scat , scats , scatted , scatting , skat , SCAT , skats
Etymology
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Originally derived from the African-American Vernacular English 'scat' meaning 'to speak nonsense syllables rhythmically'.

Trivia
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  1. Louis Armstrong is considered one of the greatest scat singers in jazz history.

  2. Ella Fitzgerald is known for her mastery of scat singing and was often called the 'First Lady of Scat'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Improvisation: Scat singing is a form of musical improvisation, allowing the singer to create spontaneous melodies and rhythms.

  2. Jazz Music: Scat singing is a prominent feature in various genres of jazz music, such as swing and bebop.

Culture
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Scat singing is a significant cultural contribution to jazz music, showcasing the vocalist's improvisational skills and creativity.

How to Memorize "scat"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the rhythmic patterns and syllables used in scat singing.

  2. associate

    - Associate scat singing with the sound and feel of jazz music.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Scat Sounds Cool And Terrific' to remember the meaning of scat singing.

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