Jazz phrase Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, August 8, 2010 · 10-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between January 1996 and August 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 8, 2010 · 10-Down · 4 letters
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a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation
noun
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