A work song is typically a melody with a call-response format, and will be quite bluesy. Call-response because that would help you in slave labour - to have a leader sing a call, and then you sing the response, shovelling more dirt with every line of the song. It is likely to be bluesy because that would describe the emotions of the labouring slave.
A famous jazz work song is 'Work Song' by Nathaniel Adderley, found on 'Them Dirty Blues' by Cannonball Adderley (1960). This is a perfect example of the influence of slave work songs on popular Jazz Music. Other songs from this album do not have this call-and-response quality and are less bluesy, so are not work songs.
"Making Whoopee" is a "jazz era" popular song but isn't a tune played usually by jazz musicians it does not belong to any jazz style.
Bebop!
Jazz is usually faced paced. There are many solos in this style of music as well.
Many jazz "standards" came from the collections of other types of music. I've heard the Lady Gaga version of Orange Colored Sky. She sings in the style of an aggressive jazz vocalist and the backing is very jazzy-big band style. So sure, we'll call Orange Colored Sky a "true jazz song" in this case.
"Tone" can refer to the singer's attitude toward the subject matter of the song (anger, sorrow, happiness, narrating, etc.) or, more literally, the vocal tone.
Music feeds dance. It tells our bodies what to do. The lyrics or mood of the song can tell us what emotion to portray or feel. The beat surges rhythm through our bodies. And vice versa, the dancer tells the story the music is missing and gives life and movement to each rhythm. It's a beautiful relationship and one could not easily go without the other.
Consider the style of your melody -- rock, pop, jazz, country, and countless other styles, too many to mention. Then listen to other songs -- similar to your own song -- for inspiration.
"Feeling Good" by Nina Simone is often categorized within the jazz and soul genres, showcasing a blend of jazz influences with elements of blues and gospel. The song features a rich, emotive vocal delivery paired with a powerful orchestral arrangement, highlighting Simone's dynamic range and expressive style. Its bold instrumentation and uplifting themes contribute to its timeless appeal, making it a classic in the jazz repertoire.
By making it snazzy jazzy! *snap snap*
Jazz,Pop,Swing,Blues,
yes it is jazz.
the main character istic of jazz is its swing. in jazz, every other eight note receives a longer, more stressed beat. in a song you would play as if there were an accent on every other note. hope this helps!