Repeated jazz phrases Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, September 26, 2017 · 47-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, September 26, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 26, 2017 · 47-Down · 5 letters
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a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation
noun
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