A jam session Meaning in English
expression · lemma: jam session
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒæm/ /ˈsɛʃən
uh JAM SESH-uhn
æɪ/ /dʒˈæm/ /sˈɛʃən
uh JAM SESH-uhn
Definition
An informal gathering of musicians, usually to play music together without a set plan; often focused on improvisation.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for jazz, rock, or blues musicians. Can refer to both private and public events. Using 'jam' alone can also mean playing music informally. Rarely used outside musical contexts.
Spanish: una sesión de improvisaciónPortuguese (BR): uma jam session - uma sessão de improvisoPortuguese (PT): uma jam session - uma sessão de improvisoChinese (Simplified): 即兴演奏会Chinese (Traditional): 即興演奏會Hindi: जैम सेशनArabic: جلسة عزف ارتجاليBengali: জ্যাম সেশনRussian: джем-сейшнJapanese: ジャムセッションVietnamese: phiên jam - buổi jam (nhạc) - buổi chơi nhạc即兴Korean: 잼 세션Turkish: jam oturumuUrdu: جیم سیشنIndonesian: sesi jamming
Example Sentences
We're having a jam session at my house tonight.
basic
Anyone can join a jam session if they play an instrument.
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The jam session lasted for hours.
basic
Every Friday, local musicians come together for a jam session at the bar.
natural
He loves the energy of a jam session more than playing rehearsed songs.
natural
It started as a jam session, but they ended up writing a new song.
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