| 单词 |
doo-wop |
| 释义 |
doo-wop orig. U.S.|ˈduːwɒp|
Also doowhop, doowop, etc.
[Imitative.]
A variety of (orig. American) vocal group music, usu. performed acapella or with little instrumental accompaniment, so called from the use of nonsense phrases accompanying the vocal lead. Also attrib.
1969S. Greenlee Spook who sat by Door x. 83 They knew the doo-waps, rock and roll, rhythm and blues. 1972Jazz & Blues Nov. 26/1 It is taken from Excello/Nasco's pop repertoire, and includes the doo-wop hits Little darlin' and Oh Julie. 1973S. Propes Those Oldies but Goodies 3 Long-time rhythm and blues collectors tend to attach the greatest value to the slow, sweetly romantic ballad—the so-called Do-Wop vocal group record—preferably released in the very early 50's. 1974Ebony Feb. 26/2 But don't get the idea that they're among the senior citizens of soul, hobbling along on their last doowhops. 1977New Musical Express 12 Feb. 31/3 From the Marcel's doowop ‘Blue Moon’ to Edgar Winter's ‘Free Ride’, all are performed with a freshness that belies their resident status. 1981Westindian World 31 July 10/5 The fun-loving ninepiece doo-wop group DARTS, have not been having much success lately. 1984New Yorker 9 Apr. 49 (caption) Welcome to an evening of doo-wop! Just kidding, folks. Now for the Berlioz. |
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