Definition of big band
1.
A
band
that
is
the
size
of
an
orchestra
,
usually
playing
mostly
jazz
or
swing
music
.
The
big
band
typically
features
both
ensemble
and
solo
playing
,
sometimes
has
a
lead
singer
,
and
is
often
located
in
a
night
club
where
the
patrons
may
dance
to
its
music
.
The
big
bands
were
popular
from
the
late
1920
'
s
to
the
1940
'
s
.
Contrasted
with
combo
,
which
has
fewer
players
.
Related Words
band
,
dance
band
,
dance
orchestra
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