bebop

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Synonyms: bebo, rebop, bebox, be-bop, bibop, be bop

Antonyms: bebo, rebop, bebox, be-bop, bibop, be bop

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|music genre}} An early form of modern [[jazz]] played by small groups and featuring driving [[rhythm]]s and complex, often [[dissonant]] harmonies.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To participate in bebop jazz, such as by dancing in a way associated with the genre.
2. {{lb|en|informal|intransitive|usually|with a directional preposition}} To [[walk]] in an [[easygoing]], [[carefree]] manner.

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