The differences between jazz and classical music are: different origins, different characteristics and different main styles.

1. Different origins

1. Jazz: Jazz originated in the United States at the end of 19th century and the beginning of 2th century, and was born in the southern port city of New Orleans. Its music roots came from Blues and Ragtime.

2. Classical music: Classical music originated from 175 to 1827. This period is a classical music period, which includes two major periods: pre-classical period and Vienna classical period.

2. Different characteristics

1. Jazz: Jazz pays attention to improvisation and is based on Shuffle rhythm with swing characteristics.

2. Classical music: Classical music is music with regular essence, which is characterized by balance and clarity, and pays attention to the aesthetic feeling of form, and is considered to have lasting value.

Third, the main styles are different

1. Jazz: The main styles of jazz include New Orleans jazz, swing music, Bibop, cold jazz, free jazz, Latin jazz and fusion jazz.

2. Classical music: The main styles of classical music are rococo style, gorgeous style and emotional style.