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oom•pah



Pronunciation: (OOm'pä, oom'-), [key]
—n.
a repetitious bass accompaniment in music typically provided by brasses.

—adj.
marked by an oompah: oompah band. Also,oom•pah-pahPronunciation: (OOm'pä-pä", oom'-). [key]

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