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Revision as of 22:18, 23 May 2004 by Johnwhite79 (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)In Jazz, a vamp is simply a repeating bass figure. 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.