an improvised musical accompaniment
a pattern consisting of two or more chords repeated a number of times
a static chord progression, "a chord progression that goes nowhere"
A short sequence of chords that is repeated over and over again
a simple section like a riff, designed to be repeated as often as necessary, especially one at the beginning of a tune. Also a constantly repeated bass line over which a solo is played.
Short passage with simple rhythm and harmony that introduces a soloist in a jazz performance.
The repeating part of a tune at its end, usually the chorus or part of the chorus.
One chord or a brief chord progression which is insistently repeated numerous times in succession; a repeating pattern played by the rhythm section of an ensemble (piano, bass, drums, guitar).
In terms of people, a seductress. In terms of music, a short introductory segment, a teaser, that's often repeated several times before a solo or between verses.
play the same simple succession of chords over and over, rhythmically if possible
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In music and especially jazz, a vamp is simply a repeating musical figure or accompaniment.Corozine 2002, p.124 The equivalent in classical music would be an ostinato. A background vamp provides a performer, or perhaps the pianist's right hand, a harmonic framework upon which to improvise. A vamp often acts as a springboard at the opening of an improvisation.