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comp 1  (kmp)
intr.v. comped, comp·ing, comps
To play a jazz accompaniment, as on a piano or guitar.
[Short for accompany.]
comp 2  (kmp)
n. Informal
Something, such as a theater ticket or a book, given free of charge.
[Short for complimentary.]
Translations
comping
n (inf) → regelmäßige Teilnahme an Preisausschreiben
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everytime you sling Logic into record mode and make your fingers dance elefgantly across your midi keyboard, you are using logic not just to play back but also to record your live performances As we rely on editing, comping, quantization and editing so much, its easy to forget that this is live performance but effectively that?
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Amadei, who compensated the soaked customers by comping their meals and adding a round of free drinks.
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Each of these attractive pieces--including Angel Eyes--is presented four ways (1) standard traditional "vocal/piano" arrangement, (2) an arrangement of a comping style--an arrangement as one might accompany a singer, (3) a well-written jazz solo arrangement and (4) "lead sheet," melody and chords only.
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