Repeated bit in jazz Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, January 18, 2021 · 38-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, January 18, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 18, 2021 · 38-Down · 4 letters
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a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation
noun
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