Definition of Bebop

1. Noun. An early form of modern jazz (originating around 1940).

Exact synonyms: Bop
Generic synonyms: Jazz
Derivative terms: Bop

2. Verb. Dance the bebop. "Sam and Sue bebop"
Exact synonyms: Bop
Generic synonyms: Dance, Trip The Light Fantastic, Trip The Light Fantastic Toe
Derivative terms: Bop

Definition of Bebop

1. Noun. (music) An early form of modern jazz played by small groups and featuring driving rhythms and complex, often dissonant harmonies. ¹

2. Verb. To participate in bebop jazz, such as by dancing in a way associated with the genre ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bebop

1. a type of jazz [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bebop

beblast
bebleed
bebless
beblind
beblister
beblood
beblooded
beblooding
bebloods
bebloody
beblot
beblubber
beblubbered
beblur
bebooted
bebop (current term)
bebopped
bebopper
beboppers
bebopping
bebops
bebother
bebothered
bebothering
bebothers
bebroyde
bebump
bebung
bebungs
bebury

Literary usage of Bebop

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Nonfiction Reading Practice, Grade 6 by Ellen Linnihan (2003)
"bebop In the 1940s, bebop came into style. bebop included complicated melodies, followed by long solo improvisations. Only great jazz players like Charlie ..."

2. Adventure Guide by Heather Stimmler-Hall (2004)
"This Left Bank temple of jazz is one of the oldest in Paris, with regular swing and bebop bands so the young, mostly student crowd can get up and dance. ..."

3. Jazz on Film and Video in the Library of Congress by Rebecca D. Clear (1994)
"VAB 1588 An instructional video featuring Remler demonstrating and discussing guitar technique in the specialized styles of swing and bebop. ..."

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