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bebop Definition and Meaning in English (bebop definition)

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Synonyms:bop
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Bebop definition: Bebop is a style of jazz music that emerged in the 1940s, characterized by fast tempos, instrumental virtuosity, and improvisation based on harmonic structure rather than melody.

Definitions of Bebop

  1. 1noun

    Bebop is a style of jazz music that emerged in the 1940s, characterized by fast tempos, instrumental virtuosity, and improvisation based on harmonic structure rather than melody.

Example Sentences

“Charlie Parker was a pioneer of the bebop style of jazz.”

“The band played a classic bebop tune with intricate solos.”

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Bebop definition: Bebop is a style of jazz music that emerged in the 1940s, characterized by fast tempos, instrumental virtuosity, and improvisation based on harmonic structure rather than melody.
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'Bebop' translates to 'bebop' in English. Bebop definition: Bebop is a style of jazz music that emerged in the 1940s, characterized by fast tempos, instrumental virtuosity, and improvisation based on harmonic structure rather than melody.
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