How Long to Read The Language of Jazz

How Long Does it Take to Read The Language of Jazz?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 39 minutes to read The Language of Jazz by Neil Powell

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The word "jazz" did not appear in print until around 1915 and was only grudgingly admitted into polite discourse.The Language of Jazzexplores the vocabulary that has grown up around it. It includes words unique to jazz (bebop, Dixieland, ragtime); ordinary words with specific jazz meanings (cool, jam, stride); musical terms adopted by jazz (bar, rhythm, swing); instruments associated with jazz (alto, clarinet, trombone); nicknames of outstanding musicians (Bird, Duke, Satchmo); place-names linked to movements in jazz (Chicago, Harlem, Storyville); record labels (Dial, Okeh, Savoy); and notable venues (Birdland, Cotton Club, Blue Note, Minton's). Neil Powell's book is for jazz lovers and provides for the unconverted, too, a witty, informative tour of the subject.

How long is The Language of Jazz?

The Language of Jazz by Neil Powell is 156 pages long, and a total of 39,936 words.

This makes it 53% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Language of Jazz Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read The Language of Jazz aloud.

What Reading Level is The Language of Jazz?

The Language of Jazz is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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