be·bop

(bē′bŏp′)

n. Music

Bop.

[Imitation of a two-note phrase in this music.]

be′bop′per n.

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bebop

(ˈbiːbɒp)

(Pop Music) the full name for bop¹¹

[C20: imitative of the rhythm of the music]

ˈbebopper n

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bop¹

(bɒp)

n., v. bopped, bop•ping. n.

1. Also called bebop. jazz marked by often dissonant harmony, fast tempos, eccentric rhythms, and melodic intricacy.

v.i.

2. to dance or move to bop music.

3. Slang. to move, go, or proceed.

[1945–50, Amer.]

bop²

(bɒp)

v. bopped, bop•ping,
n. Slang. v.t.

1. to strike, as with the fist or a stick; hit.

2. a blow.

[1935–40; alter. of bob³]

bebop

A form of jazz invented by black jazz artists in the United States in the 1940s who were determined to break free from the constraints of the big dance bands. Small groups of musicians were typical, playing at fast tempos, often extemporizing, and displaying great instrumental virtuosity. Also known as bop or rebop.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	bebop - an early form of modern jazz (originating around 1940) bop jazz - a genre of popular music that originated in New Orleans around 1900 and developed through increasingly complex styles
Verb	1.	bebop - dance the bebop bop trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance - move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"

Translations

be-bop

bebop

[ˈbiːbɒp] N → bebop m

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bebop

[ˈbiːbɒp] n → bebop m

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In the 1940s, when American society was transformed by World War II, jazz music evolved into a more complicated form known as bebop. On Broadway, jazz dance that was derived from social styles vanished with the emerging popularity of ballet and modern dance.

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Fred was named after the founder of bebop Thelonious Monk by his jazz guitarist father.

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And as crowd favourite and number one hit single Grace Kelly screeched across the venue, Mika teased the fans with a series of searing bebop challenges.

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Jenkins' analysis of Mingus' complete recordings is appropriate for a general audience and is framed by the major events in Mingus' career, including: his childhood fixation with Duke Ellington, early work with the bebop masters, the recording of his influential Ah Um, and the Columbia Records censorship of his lyrics attacking segregationist Arkansas governor Orville Faubus.

I know what I know; the music of Charles Mingus

Alto saxophonist Phil Woods, by contrast, has stayed quite consistently true to his bebop roots, and remains one of the most consistently enjoyable mainstream jazz musicians on the current scene.

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A BAND led by drummer Tim Ward has the revival of bebop as its raison d'etre.

GO: JAZZ: ROGER BRINGS ON A BEBOP REVIVAL

Ella's star shines brighter when she sings with the swingin' Chick Web Orchestra, then scats with Duke Ellington's bebop band.

Ella Fitzgerald: Tale of the Vocal Virtuosa

Glen is probably the most authentic bebop altoist in South Wales.

Jazz; WHAT'S ON

Synopsis: "A Jazzman's Tale" by Annette Johnson is a screenplay memoir of bebop trumpeter and pianist Charles Freeman Lee.

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