English Explanatory Dictionary

big band

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large dance or jazz band of 10 to 30 musicians usually featuring improvised solos by lead players, but otherwise playing orchestrated music.
  2. The music produced by a jazz big band.

Word forms

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