The meaning of swing

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Defines the meaning of swing in music, teaching a central concept in jazz and American musical style.

What you'll learn

A 5-minute video from Justice with Michael Sandel: “The meaning of swing”.

Video by Harvard University, played through YouTube's embedded player.

Part of Music as Metaphor

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