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Subtle, often lightly played notes that add texture and rhythm without dominating, commonly used in drumming and bass playing.

A continuous quarter-note movement that outlines the chord progression, typically performed by the upright or double bass.

A feel where beats are divided unevenly, usually emphasizing a 'long-short' pattern, common in jazz rhythm sections.

The practice of using a mute to alter the timbre of brass instruments, like trumpets or trombones, often producing a more nasal, softer sound.

A technique where the tempo feels twice as fast while the underlying beat stays the same, creating excitement and intensity.

An accompaniment pattern where chords are played in a syncopated and interactive rhythm, typically performed by piano or guitar.

Scales that include passing tones, designed to fit the harmonic rhythms of bebop, used for improvisation.

The act of spontaneously creating new melodies or harmonies over the existing chord changes, commonly done by all jazz instrumentalists.

A technique where the pitch of a note is changed slightly by 'bending' the string on a guitar or changing the embouchure on wind instruments.