big band

NOUN

a large dance band

Synonyms

STRONGEST

jazz band

WEAK

dance orchestra swing band

Example Sentences

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After that, the composer turned his attention to a big band pet project, making ends meet with leftover work scoring German TV shows.

From Los Angeles Times

Dexter went from sheltered son of a doctor to brooding child hipster who left home early to tour with big bands.

From Los Angeles Times

Miller’s orchestra, along with several dozen other big bands, recorded extensively for the V-Disc program, operated by the Special Services division of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Olly said his dream is to play in a "big band" at Wembley Stadium, possibly playing alongside music legend May.

From BBC

The courtly gentleman guided women around the floor to big band standards with all the aplomb of teenage boys waltzing at a cotillion dance they’ve been forced to attend by their parents.

From Salon