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Vamp: meaning, definitions and examples

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vamp

 

[ vรฆmp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

music, film

A vamp is a short repeated musical passage, often used as an introduction or between verses in a song. In film, it can refer to a seductive woman or an attractive female character.

Synonyms

intro, loop, refrain, seductress

Examples of usage

  • The musician used a vamp to transition between the main sections of the song.
  • She played a vamp on the piano while waiting for the singer to join.
  • The character in the film was a classic vamp, captivating everyone around her.
Context #2 | Verb

improvise, create

To vamp means to improvise or create a new musical passage based on a repeated phrase. This term is mainly used in jazz and popular music.

Synonyms

ad-lib, extend, improvise

Examples of usage

  • The band had to vamp while the lead singer fixed his microphone.
  • She decided to vamp for a few moments until the band caught up.
  • He is great at vamping during solos.

Translations

Translations of the word "vamp" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vamp

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅˆเค‚เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vamp

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ vamp

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะผะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ vamp

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒดใ‚กใƒณใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vamp

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vamp

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vamp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฑ€ํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงู…ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vamp

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vamp

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธ่ก€้ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vamp

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vamp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะฐะผะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vamp

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vamp

Etymology

The term 'vamp' originates from the early 20th century, derived from the French word 'avant' meaning 'before.' In music, it refers to the idea of creating a leading or introductory phrase that 'vamps' to entice or prepare the listener for what follows, often seen in jazz and popular music. The usage of 'vamp' began to evolve, particularly during the 1920s, as the influence of jazz and improvisational forms changed the landscape of musical performance. Simultaneously, 'vamp' came to describe a type of alluring woman in film and literature, which tied into the earlier concept of seduction, becoming synonymous with the notion of a femme fatale. The dual meanings reflect the cultural interplay between music and cinematic narratives, making 'vamp' a multifaceted term in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,916, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.