doowop

Variant of doo-wop

doo-wop definition

☆ doo·-wop (do̵̅o̅′wäp′)

noun

a group singing style, esp. of the 1950s, involving a lead singer supported by a chorus, and, often, instruments with a strong, rhythmic beat
also written doowop

Etymology: < nonsense syllables sung in accompaniment

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