Black jazz musicians created a more complex style of music in the 1940s that was harder for whites to copy, cover over, or sweeten; it was called __________.

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Bebop was the complex style of jazz developed in the 1940s by black musicians. It was characterized by fast tempos, intricate melodies, and complex harmonies, making it harder for others to imitate or commercialize.

Black Jazz Musicians Created a More Complex Style of Music