+Bebop is a fast, complex style of [Jazz](/wiki/jazz) that emerged in the 1940s, characterized by intricate melodies and rapid [Improvisation](/wiki/improvisation). This innovative form shifted the genre from dance music towards a more cerebral, virtuosic art form, typically performed by small ensembles.
+## See also
+- [Modern Jazz](/wiki/modern_jazz)
+- [Swing](/wiki/swing)
+- [Charlie Parker](/wiki/charlie_parker)