Bebop (noun)

A type of jazz characterized by fast, complex harmonies and rhythms, typically featuring virtuoso improvisation by individual musicians.

Origin:

1940s: origin uncertain; probably an onomatopoeic word.

Examples:

1. The bebop musicians were known for their virtuosity and improvisation.
2. Bebop was a popular style of jazz in the 1940s and 1950s.
3. The bebop band was led by a famous jazz saxophonist.
4. The bebop music was characterized by its complex harmonies and fast-paced rhythms.
5. The bebop musicians were considered the elite of the jazz world.