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The style of jazz that promoted chromatic harmonies, angular melodies, irregularly accented rhythms, and virtuosic performances is known as bebop. Bebop emerged in the 1940s as a response to the swing era, emphasizing fast tempos, complex chord progressions, and intricate improvisation. Musicians like Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Thelonious Monk were key figures in the development of bebop, which marked a significant shift in Jazz Music towards more complex and challenging compositions.

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