: a vocal style of rock and roll characterized by the a cappella singing of nonsense syllables in rhythmical support of the melody
Word History
Etymology
from nonsense syllables typical of the style
First Known Use
1965, in the meaning defined above
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“Doo-wop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doo-wop. Accessed 30 Sep. 2023.
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