Associations to the word «Bebop»

Wiktionary

BEBOP, noun. (music) An early form of modern jazz played by small groups and featuring driving rhythms and complex, often dissonant harmonies.
BEBOP, verb. To participate in bebop jazz, such as by dancing in a way associated with the genre

Dictionary definition

BEBOP, noun. An early form of modern jazz (originating around 1940).
BEBOP, verb. Dance the bebop.

Wise words

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