big band
noun/ˈbɪɡ bænd/
/ˈbɪɡ bænd/
- a large group of musicians playing jazz or dance music
- the big-band sound
CultureBig bands were especially popular in the 1940s and produced what was called the big-band sound. The most famous were led by Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, 'Duke' Ellington, 'Count' Basie, and Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey.Topics Musicc1Want to learn more?
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