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Merriam-Webster covers the word pretty well HERE:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chops

(..never knew that it started with horses, but it makes sense.)

EX:

Q: Man, that was crazy! Can you sit in on the next set?

A: Sorry. Been blowing since 11 and my chops are gone. Gotta book.

(This is a response that might come from a horn player. Probably not a piano player.)

Am I dating myself?

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