oom-pah

Definition

A genre of Germanic music (especially Bavarian music) typically involving brass instruments.

Etymology

Onomatopoeia of the sound and rhythm of German folk music. Doublet of humppa.

Example Sentences

• "An oom-pah bassline: {\clef bass<<{\set Staff.midiInstrument=#"muted trumpet"\repeat unfold4{c8r g,r"