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PRONUNCIATION OF ZAPPA

Zappa  [ˈzæpə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ZAPPA

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Zappa is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ZAPPA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Frank Zappa

Frank Vincent Zappa was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, composer, recording engineer, record producer, and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa composed rock, jazz, orchestral and musique concrète works. He also directed feature-length films and music videos, and designed album covers. Zappa produced almost all of the more than 60 albums he released with the band The Mothers of Invention and as a solo artist. While in his teens, he acquired a taste for 20th-century classical composers such as Edgard Varèse, Igor Stravinsky, and Anton Webern, along with 1950s rhythm and blues music. He began writing classical music in high school, while at the same time playing drums in rhythm and blues bands; he later switched to electric guitar. Zappa was a self-taught composer and performer, and his diverse musical influences led him to create music that was often difficult to categorize. His 1966 debut album with the Mothers of Invention, Freak Out!, combined songs in conventional rock and roll format with collective improvisations and studio-generated sound collages.

Definition of Zappa in the English dictionary

The definition of Zappa in the dictionary is Frank. 1940–93, US rock musician, songwriter, and experimental composer: founder and only permanent member of the Mothers of Invention. His recordings include Freak Out, Hot Rats, and Sheik Yerbouti.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ZAPPA


Capa
ˈkæpə
catnapper
ˈkætˌnæpə
clapper
ˈklæpə
dapper
ˈdæpə
flapper
ˈflæpə
grappa
ˈɡræpə
kappa
ˈkæpə
kidnapper
ˈkɪdnæpə
knapper
ˈnæpə
mapper
ˈmæpə
napa
ˈnæpə
nappa
ˈnæpə
rapper
ˈræpə
sapper
ˈsæpə
slapper
ˈslæpə
snapper
ˈsnæpə
tapper
ˈtæpə
trapper
ˈtræpə
wrapper
ˈræpə
zapper
ˈzæpə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ZAPPA

Zanzibari
zap
Zapadnaya Dvina
Zapata
zapateado
zapateo
Zaporozhye
Zapotec
Zapotecan
zapotilla
zapped
zapper
zappier
zappiest
zapping
zappy
zaptieh
ZAPU
Zaqaziq
Zaragoza

WORDS THAT END LIKE ZAPPA

Agrippa
culpa
cuppa
Europa
grandpa
Harappa
Joppa
kippa
koppa
pa
papa
Phi Beta Kappa
pipa
poppa
spa
Tampa
tapa
tepa
vespa
zoppa

Synonyms and antonyms of Zappa in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Zappa» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ZAPPA

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扎帕
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Zappa
570 millions of speakers

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Zappa
510 millions of speakers

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Zappa
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

زابا
280 millions of speakers

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Заппа
278 millions of speakers

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Zappa
270 millions of speakers

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Zappa অ্যালবাম
260 millions of speakers

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Zappa
220 millions of speakers

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Zappa
190 millions of speakers

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Zappa
180 millions of speakers

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ザッパ
130 millions of speakers

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자파
85 millions of speakers

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Zappa
85 millions of speakers
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Zappa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜப்பா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जप्पा
75 millions of speakers

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Zappa
70 millions of speakers

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Zappa
65 millions of speakers

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Zappa
50 millions of speakers

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Заппа
40 millions of speakers

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Zappa
30 millions of speakers
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Zappa
15 millions of speakers
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Zappa
14 millions of speakers
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Zappa
10 millions of speakers
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Zappa
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Zappa

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ZAPPA»

The term «Zappa» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.401 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ZAPPA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Zappa

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ZAPPA»

Discover the use of Zappa in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Zappa and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Real Frank Zappa Book
Recounts the life and career of the inventive and controversial rock musician, and includes information on his philosophies on art, his opinions on the music industry, and his thoughts on raising children.
‎1989
2
Zappa
Traces the life of ground-breaking musician Frank Zappa from his Italian American childhood roots to his ultimate success as a composer and rock star.
Barry Miles, 2004
3
The Words and Music of Frank Zappa
A deep look at the work of one of the most insightful and incisive critics of late 20th-century American culture.
Kelly Fisher Lowe, 2007
4
Freak Out!: My Life With Frank Zappa
Chronicles the author's relationship with Frank Zappa during the '60s and '70s, including the jobs she did for him, his personality, and the complicated relationships between Zappa, his family, and the individuals who frequented his ...
Pauline Butcher, 2011
5
Zappa the Hard Way
'Zappa The Hard Way' is the story of Frank Zappa's last ever world tour that ended in mutiny.
Andrew Greenaway, 2011
6
Dangerous kitchen: the subversive world of Zappa
This book traces Zappa's cultural and musical roots to Erik Satie, Arnold Schoenberg, Igor Stravinsky, Charles Ives, and Zappa's true hero, avant-garde composer Edgard Varese.
Kevin Courrier, 2002
7
Being Frank: My Time with Frank Zappa
The e-book edition of Being Frank is certain to find a new audience for this classic title, which has been in great demand since its third print run sold out several years ago.
Nigey Lennon, 2011
8
America the Beautiful: A Novel
" In America the Beautiful, Moon Zappa has taken the broken-heart story and given it a twist all her own through the emotional honesty and edginess of America Throne.
Moon Unit Zappa, 2001
9
Electric Don Quixote: The Definitive Story Of Frank Zappa
Neil Slaven has brilliantly brought together the complex strands of Zappa's life and work in a book that will please not just Zappa fans but anyone interested in the history of rock music.
Neil Slaven, 2009
10
Confessions of a Zappa Fanatic
This book is for the hardcores who have already garnered all of the available information about Frank past and present, and don't necessarily need to hear another version.
H. T. Brown, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ZAPPA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Zappa is used in the context of the following news items.
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Frank Zappa's Family Plans Massive New Release Schedule
Although the final album that Frank Zappa worked on before his death came out earlier this year, the rock legend's family has many more releases planned. «RollingStone.com, Jul 15»
2
Alex Winter Tunes Up For Frank Zappa Documentary
The absurdly prolific Zappa made almost 70 albums in less than 35 years, before his untimely death in 1993. His music is difficult to describe - and often just ... «Empire Online, Jul 15»
3
Frank Zappa Documentary in Works From Alex Winter
Alex Winter is developing a documentary on the late musician Frank Zappa, which he will direct from his own script and produce with Glen Zipper. The Zappa ... «Variety, Jul 15»
4
Dweezil Zappa carries on his father's music and his own legacy
Dweezil Zappa says it's sometimes difficult to decide which of his father Frank's music to perform ... Frank Zappa was, of course, one of rock's great iconoclasts. «Knoxville News Sentinel, Apr 15»
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James M. Zappa named CHS Inc. executive vice president and …
CHS Inc., the nation's leading farmer-owned cooperative and a global energy, grains and foods business, has named James M. Zappa executive vice president ... «PR Newswire, Apr 15»
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Frank Zappa's Final Album 'Dance Me This' Plots Release Date
The last album that guitarist Frank Zappa worked on prior to his death in December 1993 will finally be released this June. Titled Dance Me This, the LP is ... «RollingStone.com, Apr 15»
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Zappa Plays Zappa In Ridgefield And Northampton
Like his political views, Frank Zappa's music was complex and sometimes alienating, but it was never phoned-in. Two decades after his death, Frank's son ... «Hartford Courant, Apr 15»
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Remembering Frank Zappa | Zappa Jams With Pink Floyd
Twenty-one years ago today, we lost the great Frank Zappa after a lengthy battle with cancer. Frank's influence is still felt in the music of many of the bands we ... «JamBase, Dec 14»
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Zappa Plays Zappa To Honor One Size Fits All Anniversary
Earlier this month, guitarist Dweezil Zappa announced plans to record an album of original material, but that doesn't mean the end of Zappa Plays Zappa. In fact ... «JamBase, Nov 14»
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David Anderle, A&R for Frank Zappa, Beach Boys & More, Dies at 77
David Anderle, the A&R executive who worked with Frank Zappa, the Beach Boys, Sheryl Crow and Aaron Neville during a 35-year career, died Monday of ... «Billboard, Sep 14»

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