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bebop

[ bee-bop ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Jazz.

bebop

/ ˈbiːbɒp /

Origin of bebop¹

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; probably from the nonsense syllables typical of scat singing

Origin of bebop¹

C20: imitative of the rhythm of the music

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Then he called out “Cherokee,” the name of one of the most famous, and fastest, tunes in the bebop repertoire.

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The bebop legend drove jazz into territories that continue to awe listeners with ears fast enough to keep up.

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