big band

big band

or Big Band B0237500 (bĭg)n. A large dance or jazz band usually featuring improvised solos by lead players.

big band

n (Jazz) a large jazz or dance band, popular esp in the 1930s to the 1950s

big′ band′

n. an orchestra specializing in arrangements of swing or jazz, typically for dancing. [1925–30]

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big band - a large dance or jazz band usually featuring improvised solos by lead musiciansdance band, dance orchestra, band - a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing