Swing

Swing music burst onto the scene in the 1930s, primarily in the United States, as a delightful mash-up of jazz, big band sounds, and a dash of dancefloor chaos. It's marked by a rhythm that practically begs you to get off your seat and do a bit of a jig, featuring lively brass sections, syncopated beats, and an improvisation style that suggests the musicians may have had a cheeky wager on who could hit the highest notes with the least decorum. If you thought the only thing that could make your uncle dance at weddings was the buffet, think again; swing's charm has had people cutting a rug since before the war, proving that a bit of bouncy brass can instead turn a gathering into a knees-up.