bebop

[ bee-bop ]

noun

, Jazz.

1. bop ¹.

bebop

/ ˈbiːbɒp /

noun

1. the full name for bop 1

Derived Forms

• ˈbebopper, noun

Other Words From

• bebopper noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bebop¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bebop¹

C20: imitative of the rhythm of the music

Example Sentences

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

From The Daily Beast

Jazz was outsider music that moved mainstream, and then with bebop moved back on the edges.

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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