English

Verb

comping

1. present participle of comp

Noun

comping ‎(countable and uncountable, plural compings)

1. (informal, uncountable) The practice of entering many competitions in order to win as many prizes as possible.
2. (informal, countable) musical accompaniment
   • 2013, David Malvinni, Grateful Dead and the Art of Rock Improvisation (page 46)

     Weir punctuates things with some offbeat compings. Indeed, at around 15:00, it is hard to know if we are still in the song.

   • 2010, Ronny Lee, Jazz Guitar Method (page 111)

     Compings should never be memorized but should be applied in a completely extemporaneous manner.

Related terms

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