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Definition of doo-wop
: a vocal style of rock and roll characterized by the a cappella singing of nonsense syllables in rhythmical support of the melody
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“Doo-wop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doo-wop. Accessed 19 Jan. 2022.
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doo-wop
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English Language Learners Definition of doo-wop
: a style of popular music that involves singing nonsense syllables
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The first known use of doo-wop was in 1965
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