What is bee bop?

Bop, also commonly known as bebop, is a jazz style that originated in the 1940s and was popularized in the 1950s. It is characterized by fast tempos, complex harmonies, and improvisation. Some of the notable musicians associated with bebop include Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Thelonious Monk. The term "bop" is thought to have originated from the rhythmic and melodic patterns used in the music, which some people felt sounded like the word "bebop." The style was a departure from the more traditional jazz styles of the time and is often referred to as the first modern jazz style.