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Meaning of The Lick | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A seven-note stock musical phrase in jazz, pop, and classical music.

Examples

“The Lick on saxophone in E minor: \relative c{\set⟳ Staff.midiInstrument=#"soprano sax"e8 fis16. g8 a16.\grace{e16}fis8. d8 e4~e2}”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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