Definition of Doo-wop

1. Noun. A genre (usually a cappella) of Black vocal-harmony music of the 1950s that evolved in New York City from gospel singing; characterized by close four-part harmonies; the name derived from some of the nonsense syllables sung by the backup.

Generic synonyms: Gospel, Gospel Singing

Lexicographical Neighbors of Doo-wop

donut
donuts
donutted
donutting
donzel
donzels
Don Budge
Don Juan
Don Juan
Don Luchino Visconti Conte di Modrone
Don Marquis
Don Quixote
Don River
doo
doo
doo-wop (current term)
doob
doobie
doobies
doobs
doob grass
doocot
doocots
doodad
doodads
doodah
doodahs
doodia
doodies
doodle

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