Where does “postbop” come from?
postbop (English) comes from English bop, from English bebop, from English rebop — bebop.
postbop (English): A form of small-group jazz music that emerged in...
Definitions
- A form of small-group jazz music that emerged in...
Ancestry of “postbop”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | bop | A very light smack, blow or punch; To strike... |
| 2 | English | bebop | An early form of modern jazz played by small... |
| 3 | English | rebop | bebop |