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doo-wop

/ˈduː.wɒp/

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noun

/ˈduː.wɒp/C1formal
  • ruЖанр чёрной вокально-гармонической музыки 1950-х годов, обычно исполняемый а капелла, характеризующийся тесными четырёхголосными гармониями и бессмысленными слогами, которые поют бэк-вокалисты; он развился из госпел-пения в Нью-Йорке.

A genre of Black vocal-harmony music from the 1950s, typically performed a cappella, characterized by close four-part harmonies and nonsense syllables sung by backup vocalists; it evolved from gospel singing in New York City.

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  1. Vocal harmony music genreB2informalamericanart

    A genre of Black vocal-harmony music from the 1950s, typically performed a cappella, that evolved in New York City from gospel singing and is characterized by close four-part harmonies, with the name derived from nonsense syllables sung by the backup singers.

    ruВокальный жанр гармонической музыки

    • The group sang a classic doo-wop song on the street corner.
    • Doo-wop music became popular in the 1950s with groups like The Drifters.
    • The harmonies in doo-wop are often simple but very catchy.
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