: of, relating to, or being music that incorporates elements of classical music and jazz

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of third-stream was in 1962

Dictionary Entries Near third-stream

Cite this Entry

“Third-stream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/third-stream. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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