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big band

NOUN
a large dance band
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It was a happening spot with a big band playing at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

It’s the big band sound that makes you smile and want to get up and dance with captivating lyrics that always leave you wanting more.

From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026

From the outset, the festival embraced musical diversity: big band, swing, ska, blues, Dixieland and bebop.

From BBC ● May 1, 2026

The big band music stopped, and for a few seconds a hush fell over the guests.

From Barron's ● Apr. 26, 2026

“I don’t dig joining some big band, one-nighting all over just to say I played with Count or Duke or somebody.”

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey


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