Which of the following makes "sweet jazz" significantly different from jazz as a whole?

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Improvisation is a fundamental characteristic of jazz, and the lack of it in "sweet jazz" would make it significantly different from jazz as a whole.

Answer: B 
 Syncopation is a common feature in jazz, but it is not unique to the genre. Therefore, it would not make "sweet jazz" significantly different from jazz as a whole.

Answer: C 
 The twelve-bar blues form is a common structure used in jazz, but it is not unique to the genre. Therefore, it would not make "sweet jazz" significantly different from jazz as a whole.

Answer: D 
 Combo instrumentation is a common feature in jazz (such as a rhythm section of piano, bass, and drums, with brass and wind instruments), but it is not unique to the genre. Therefore, it would not make "sweet jazz" significantly different from jazz as a whole.

Which of the Following Makes "Sweet Jazz" Significantly Different from Jazz