1. comping - Noun
2. comping - Verb
comping
present participle of comp
(informal, uncountable) The practice of entering many competitions in order to win as many prizes as possible.
(informal, countable) musical accompaniment
Source: en.wiktionary.orgJazz guitarists commonly use a wide variety of inversions when comping, rather than only using standard voicings. Source: Internet
Jazz guitar playing styles include " comping " with jazz chord voicings (and in some cases walking bass lines) and "blowing" ( improvising ) over jazz chord progressions with jazz-style phrasing and ornaments. Source: Internet
The theory courses focus on the musical skills used in jazz improvisation and in jazz comping (accompanying) and the composition of jazz tunes. Source: Internet
Whether a jazz bassist is comping (accompanying) or soloing, they usually aim to create a rhythmic drive and "timefeel" that creates a sense of " swing " and " groove ". Source: Internet