big band

NOUN

a large dance band

Synonyms

STRONGEST

jazz band

WEAK

dance orchestra swing band

Example Sentences

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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

But then you, Stanley, pointed out that I was raised on wrong jazz, which is to say white big band jazz, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 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

The melting pot that is America has yielded brand new genres such as big band, jazz, blues, rock and roll, etc.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin