De jam sessie
Example: We organiseren elke vrijdagavond een gezellige jam sessie in het café.
Definition
"De jam sessie" refers to an informal musical gathering where musicians come together to play improvisational music, often without prior preparation, creating a spontaneous and collaborative performance atmosphere.
Etymology
The term "de jam sessie" combines the English word "jam," which in music means to improvise together, and the Dutch word "sessie," meaning session or meeting. This blend reflects the cultural exchange in music, highlighting informal gatherings to create music spontaneously.
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"De jam sessie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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