rhythm sectionnoun [ C usually singular ]
uk/ˈrɪð.əm ˌsek.ʃən/us/ˈrɪð.əm ˌsek.ʃən/the instruments in a dance or jazz group that give a strong beat to the music:
The drums and double bass usually form the rhythm section of a jazz group.
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Groups of musicians
- band
- big band
- boy band
- brass band
- chamber orchestra
- duo
- ensemble
- gamelan
- group
- military band
- octet
- orchestra
- pop group
- quartet
- quintet
- septet
- sextet
- string quartet
- tribute band
- trio
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