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\ ˈdü-ˌwäp 
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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
nounEnglish 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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