An early form of modern jazz played by small groups and featuring driving rhythms and complex, often dissonant harmonies.
To participate in bebop jazz, such as by dancing in a way associated with the genre.
To walk in an easygoing, carefree manner.
A form of monophonic chant in unison using the Gregorian scale, sung in various Christian churches.
A plain unvarnished statement, without exaggeration.
A cantus firmus or theme chosen for contrapuntal treatment; so called because often an actual fragment of plain-song.
The simple notes of an air, without ornament or variation.