Avant-garde refers to innovative and experimental movements in the arts, culture, and society that challenge established norms and conventions. Originating from the French military term meaning 'advance guard,' it has been applied across various disciplines, including visual arts, literature, music, theater, and film.
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by swing and blue notes, complex chords, call and response vocals, polyrhythms, and improvisation.
The term 'rag' encompasses various meanings across different contexts, including textiles, music, professions, painting techniques, and artificial intelligence.