doo-wop (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def a genre (usually a cappella) of Black vocal-harmony music of the 1950s that evolved in New York City from gospel singing
def characterized by close four-part harmonies
def the name derived from some of the nonsense syllables sung by the backup
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Hypernym gospel, gospel singing
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Hyponym gospel, gospel singing

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