[78-L] Billboard review: interpretation

[Martha]

 terp  is all I can make of it


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> this question is for someone with better eyes than I have.  I read the 
> snappy review in Billboard for a polka disc by Ray Henry & his Orchestra, 
> but I can't make out one of the words.
>
> [ source: http://tinyurl.com/ykct8g6 ]
> Billboard, 1951-jul-28, p. 90 : "International" record reviews
> <<<
> RAY HENRY ORK
> "Dream Valley"
>    DANA 3059 - Unusual accordion solo sparks this striking instrumental 
> polka disking.  A spirited hunk of ?(something)? wax.
> "Play Ball Polka"
>    More fine instrumental wax.
>>>>
>
> I can make a guess, but I'm wondering what other people see this word as 
> being.