English Explanatory Dictionary

bebop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An early form of modern jazz played by small groups and featuring driving rhythms and complex, often dissonant harmonies.
verb
  1. To participate in bebop jazz, such as by dancing in a way associated with the genre.
  2. To walk in an easygoing, carefree manner.

Pronunciation

/ˈbiːbɒp/ /ˈbibɑp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bebop.wav

Word forms

bebop bebops bebopping bebopped

Etymology

Alteration of earlier rebop, nonsense syllables used in scat singing in the 1940s. Compare doo be doo be doo, doo-wop, etc.

Derived words

Cubop bebopper
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