a genre (usually a cappella) of Black vocal-harmony music of the 1950s that evolved in New York City from gospel singing; characterized by close four-part harmonies; the name derived from some of the nonsense syllables sung by the backup
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doo-wop::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | gospel, gospel singing |
Examples of doo-wop
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He pretends to be a PBS fundraiser seeking pledges by airing doo-wop specials.
From the dailyherald.com
The day's lineup included the darlings of doo-wop, New Orleans'own Dixie Cups.
From the usatoday.com
Doo-wop pop with a hip hop twist from this much-hyped bequiffed Kiwi vocalist.
From the metro.co.uk
Elements of reggae, dub, pop, jazz, Neo soul and doo-wop can be heard in her work.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Ingersoll and castmates will perform Rat Pack-era songs, doo-wop and golden oldies.
From the dailyherald.com
Tony Orlando's musical career started with The Five Gents, a doo-wop group he formed.
From the en.wikipedia.org
In 1957, Starr formed a doo-wop group, The Future Tones, and began his singing career.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Her father was a doo-wop singer and she vocalized through her young years.
From the latimes.com
The three bands are Elephone, Minipop and the female doo-wop quartet the Hot Toddies.
From the sfgate.com
