Jazz line Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, December 5, 2012 · 21-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, December 5, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 5, 2012 · 21-Down · 4 letters
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a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation
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