Jazz theme Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, November 20, 1994 · 91-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, November 20, 1994.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 20, 1994 · 91-Across · 4 letters
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a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation
noun
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