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- [doo-wop]
- /ˈduˌwɒp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [doo-wop]
- /ˈduˌwɒp/
Definitions of doo-wop word
- noun doo-wop a style of small-group vocal harmonizing, commercialized as a type of so-called street singing in the 1950s, in which words and nonsense syllables are chanted in rhythmic harmony to support the stylized melody of the lead singer. 1
- noun doo-wop rhythm-and-blues harmony vocalizing developed by unaccompanied street-corner groups in the US in the 1950s 0
- noun doo-wop a group singing style, esp. of the 1950s, involving a lead singer supported by a chorus, and, often, instruments with a strong, rhythmic beat 0
- noun doo-wop A style of vocal-based rhythm and blues music popular in the mid-1950s to the early 1960s in America characterized by nonsensical backing vocals. 0
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Parts of speech for Doo-wop
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doo-wop popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Top questions with doo-wop
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