What is another word for jump cut?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈʌmp kˈʌt] (IPA) 
Jump cut is an editing technique that cuts a abrupt transition between two shots, making the sequence appear disjointed. Though this technique is popularly used in films, it's often criticized for disrupting the flow of the story. In the world of video production, jump cut has several synonyms that can be used to describe the same technique. Some of the most common synonyms for jump cut include smash cut, cutaway, abrupt transition, and jarring cut. Other less commonly used synonyms are snap cut, choppy cut, and disorienting cut. Regardless of the term used, the intention is always the same- to break up the continuity of a shot and create an intentional dissonance or tension.
