Thursday Morning Riddle

I’m some notes played in jazz; I’m a taste of a sweet;
I’m the crackle of flames; I’m to savagely beat;
An ephemeral stream; to completely defeat;
And a small block of salt that your cattle might eat.

Who am I?

UPDATE: Riddle solved by Asher. See comments for answer.

2 Responses to “Thursday Morning Riddle”

  1. Asher Says:

    Lick

  2. Bill Says:

    LICK is correct. Way to go, Asher!

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