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View synonyms for jam session

jam session

[ jam sesh-uhn ]

noun

  1. Music.
    1. a meeting of a group of musicians, especially jazz musicians, to improvise, experiment, or play for their own enjoyment.
    2. an impromptu musical performance, especially of jazz.
    3. a special performance by musicians, especially jazz musicians, who do not regularly play together.
  2. an informal, freely collaborative meeting, conference, or discussion:

    The event was a laid-back jam session for creatives to get together and network.

jam session

noun

  1. slang.
    an unrehearsed or improvised jazz or rock performance

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Word History and Origins

Origin of jam session1

First recorded in 1930–35; perhaps jam 1, or shortening of jamboree

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Word History and Origins

Origin of jam session1

C20: probably from jam 1

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Example Sentences

Mumford Sons, “Hopeless Wanderer” That one time Jason Bateman, Ed Helms, Will Forte, and Jason Sudeikis had a jam session.

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