n. a particular way in which something is done, created, or performed
Jazz music is a style of music from the city of New Orleans, Louisiana.
fantastic
adj. very good or terrific
At first, Armstrong was famous for his fantastic trumpet playing.
improvise
v. to speak or perform without any practice or preparation
Sometimes, Louis would improvise.
lyric
n. the words of a song
Once, he dropped his lyrics in the middle of a song.
travel
v. to make a journey
People still travel from around the world to New Orleans.
take part
phr v. to participate or be involved in an event or activity
They listen to jazz concerts and take part in music festivals.
festival
n. a special day or period to celebrate something
They listen to jazz concerts and take part in music festivals.
famous
adj. known by many people
One of the most famous jazz musicians of all time is Louis Armstrong.
musician
n. someone who plays a musical instrument, often as a job
One of the most famous jazz musicians of all time is Louis Armstrong.
born
adj. brought into life
He was born into a poor family in New Orleans.
poor
adj. having little money
He was born into a poor family in New Orleans.
childhood
n. the time when someone is a child
He had a hard childhood and spent time in a special home for troubled kids.
troubled
adj. having many problems
He had a hard childhood and spent time in a special home for troubled kids.
naturally
adv. in a way that shows an ability or quality that someone is born with
He was naturally talented and began playing for money on boats that sailed the Mississippi River.
talented
adj. having a special ability to do something well
He was naturally talented and began playing for money on boats that sailed the Mississippi River.