big band

Definitions of big band
  1. noun
    a large dance or jazz band usually featuring improvised solos by lead musicians
    synonyms: bigband
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    type of:
    band, dansorkest, fanfarekorps, kapel, korps, muziekkapel, muziekkorps
    a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing
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