comping
/ˈkɑmpɪŋ/
noun
- The practice of receiving free tickets, meals, or other benefits as a courtesy, especially in the entertainment or hospitality industry.
- She got into the concert through comping because her friend worked at the venue.
- The casino offered comping to high rollers to keep them coming back.
- Comping is common in Las Vegas hotels for loyal customers.
- In jazz and popular music, the act of playing chords or rhythmic accompaniment to support a soloist or melody.
- The guitarist's comping added a rich harmonic layer to the saxophone solo.
- Good comping requires listening carefully to the soloist and responding in real time.
- He spent years learning jazz comping techniques on the piano.