bebop
noun/ˈbiːbɒp/
Frequency rank: #15,237 most common English word
Meaning
A style of jazz developed in the 1940s characterized by fast tempos, complex harmonies, and improvisation.
Example sentence
The jazz club featured bebop performances every Friday night.
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