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    bebop
    /ˈbiːbɒp/

    noun

    • 1. a type of jazz originating in the 1940s and characterized by complex harmony and rhythms. It is associated particularly with Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, and Dizzy Gillespie.

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  2. www.britannica.com › art › bebopBebop | Definition, Characteristics, Artists, & Facts |...

    Apr 30, 2024 · Bebop is a style of jazz that emerged in the 1940s and features complex harmonies, rhythms, and improvisation. Learn about its origins, key figures, and evolution from Britannica's editors.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BebopBebop - Wikipedia

    Bebop developed as the younger generation of jazz musicians expanded the creative possibilities of jazz beyond the popular, dance-oriented swing music-style with a new "musician's music" that was not as danceable and demanded close listening. As bebop was not intended for dancing, it enabled the musicians to play at faster tempos.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBEBOP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    noun [ U ] us / ˈbiˌbɑp / Add to word list. bop. (Definition of bebop from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) What is the pronunciation of bebop? C1. Translations of bebop. in Chinese (Traditional) 比波普（一種爵士樂）… See more.

  5. www.masterclass.com › articles › bebop-guideWhat Is Bebop? A Guide to the History and Sound of Bebop

    Jun 7, 2021 · Bebop, which was more cerebral than prior jazz styles, marked a shift from jazz as entertainment to jazz as an intellectual art form. When bebop music first hit the jazz scene, it didn't suit everybody's tastes—its fast pace and experimental nature meant it wasn't danceable.

  6. www.udiscovermusic.com › stories › what-is-bebop-jazzWhat Is Bebop? And Why Is It Jazz’s Most Important Style? |...

    Apr 9, 2024 · Bebop is a style of jazz that emerged in the 40s and 50s, featuring fast tempos, complex harmonies, and virtuosic improvisation. Learn how bebop evolved from swing music, who were its pioneers and innovators, and how it influenced other jazz genres.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBEBOP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Meaning of bebop in English. bebop. noun [ U ] us/ˈbiː.bɑːp/uk/ˈbiː.bɒp/(alsobop) Add to word listAdd to word list. a type of jazz music. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Jazz & blues. acid jazz.

  8. jazzfuel.com › what-is-bebopWhat Is Bebop? Uncovering The 1940s Jazz Pioneers - Jazzfuel

    Mar 4, 2024 · Bebop is a style of jazz that developed in 1940s New York, characterized by fast speeds, complex melodies and improvisation. Learn about the history, characteristics and examples of bebop, and the musicians who shaped it, such as Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie.