Monk

/ˈmʌŋkd(ə)m/
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Other forms: Monks

Definitions of Monk
  1. noun
    United States jazz pianist who was one of the founders of the bebop style (1917-1982)
    synonyms: Thelonious Monk, Thelonious Sphere Monk
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    example of:
    jazz musician, jazzman
    a musician who plays or composes jazz music
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