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Swing

Swing is a musical style that originated in the United States in the 1930s. It is characterized by a strong rhythmic beat, heavy use of syncopation and improvisation, and a variety of instrumental textures. It is also characterized by a blend of jazz and blues, as well as elements of classical music and folk music. Swing is closely associated with jazz, and has its roots in the New Orleans style of jazz. The genre began to gain popularity in the late 1920s, and by the 1940s it had become the dominant form of jazz. Swing music has been a major influence on many other genres of music, including rock, soul, and hip-hop.