Bebop: meaning, definitions and examples

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bebop

 

[ หˆbiหbษ’p ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

style of jazz

Bebop is a style of jazz that developed in the early to mid-1940s in the United States. It is characterized by fast tempos, complex harmonies, and intricate melodies. Bebop musicians often improvised solos over chord changes, pushing the boundaries of traditional jazz.

Synonyms

bop, bop jazz, modern jazz.

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Word Description / Examples
bebop

Use this term when referring to a specific genre of jazz music that started in the 1940s. It is characterized by fast tempos, complex chord progressions, and a focus on individual virtuosity.

  • Charlie Parker was one of the pioneers of bebop.
  • The bebop movement significantly changed the landscape of jazz music.
bop

This term can refer to bebop but is also used more broadly to describe an easy-going, lighter variation of bebop. It may also be used informally to refer to dancing to this type of music.

  • The band played a lively bop that got everyone on the dance floor.
  • He's working on some bop tunes for his next jazz album.
bop jazz

This phrase is used in a similar context to 'bop' but emphasizes the jazz genre more explicitly. Itโ€™s useful when discussing the style of jazz rather than individual performances or songs.

  • Bop jazz became quite popular in the 1950s.
  • She has a deep appreciation for bop jazz and owns a vast collection of records.
modern jazz

This term is broader and can include bebop but also refers to later developments in jazz from the late 1940s onwards. It captures various styles that have emerged as jazz evolved.

  • The festival featured an eclectic lineup, from bebop pioneers to modern jazz innovators.
  • Modern jazz often incorporates elements from other genres like rock and classical music.

Examples of usage

  • Bebop emerged as a response to the swing era in jazz.
  • Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie were key figures in the development of bebop.

Translations

Translations of the word "bebop" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bebop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ€เคฌเฅ‰เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bebop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bebop

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะฑะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bebop

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bebop

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bebop

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bebop

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋ฐฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุจูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bebop

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bebop

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏ”ๅšๆ™ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bebop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bebop

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธะฑะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bebop

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bebop

Etymology

The term 'bebop' is believed to have originated as nonsense syllables used in scat singing. Bebop was a radical departure from the big band music that preceded it, emphasizing virtuosity and improvisation. The style had a significant impact on the development of jazz and remains influential to this day.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,770 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.