Repeated short bits in jazz Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 12, 2017 · 64-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, June 12, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 12, 2017 · 64-Across · 5 letters
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a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation
noun
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