[Dixielandjazz] Re: stride x comp (DJML 465)

[Stephen Barbone]

Or it could be short for "complement", which is how I should have spelled
it originally. But Tito is right. The word "comp" in the latest
dictionaries has a "jazz" definition, vague as it may be.

"comp - Jazz, to play an accompaniment, usually, specifically, one
consisting primarily of chords played in a syncopated rhythm: said of a
pianist, guitarist, etc."

Cheers,
Steve Barbone

tito martino wrote:

> Steve guessed:
> <<< Not sure, but "comp" is probably short for "compliment" and that is
> what the comper is supposed to do.>>>>>
>
> Sorry Steve, nice try, but "comp"  could be short for "accompaniment"...
> ( The American Heritage Dictionary)
> Or not?  :-)
>
> Tito Martino
> São Paulo  Brasil
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