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NYT Daily • August 24, 2025

Jazz style

Answer:

BEBOP

Hint:

Fast-paced 1940s jazz with complex melodies often linked to Charlie Parker’s innovative sound.

Explanation:

"Jazz style" points to a specific genre of jazz that emerged in the 1940s, and "BEBOP" is the answer. The term refers to a fast-paced, complex style with improvisation, famously played by musicians like Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. It’s a direct clue—no wordplay—just naming a well-known jazz subgenre. If you’re familiar with jazz history, this one’s straightforward.

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