Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bebopper
noun
/ˈbiːˌbɑːpər/
Definition
A bebopper is a musician or enthusiast of bebop, a style of jazz that emerged in the 1940s.
Examples
- The bebopper improvises with remarkable skill and creativity.
- Many beboppers played in small groups, a departure from the big band sound.
- As a bebopper, she spends hours perfecting her solos.
Meaning
The term ‘bebopper’ refers to someone who plays or appreciates bebop jazz music, characterized by its fast tempo and complex chord progressions.
Synonyms
- jazz musician
- improviser
- cool cat
