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Noun big band has 1 sense
  1. big band - a large dance or jazz band usually featuring improvised solos by lead musicians
    --1 is a kind of
    dance band, band, dance orchestra

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Term: Big Band

Description:

A big band refers to a large ensemble of musicians, typically featuring brass, woodwind, and rhythm sections. It originated in the early 20th century and became popular for playing jazz, swing, and dance music.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A musical group, usually consisting of 10 to 25 members, that plays jazz or swing music.

Example Sentence: The big band played an energetic rendition of Duke Ellington's "Take the 'A' Train."

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing something related to a big band or its music style.

Example Sentence: She wore a vintage big band dress to the swing dancing event.

Usages:

Usage 1: Popular

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A musical movement that gained popularity during the Swing Era (1930s-1940s) featuring big bands.

Example Sentence: The big band era was a golden age of jazz music.

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Usage 2: Local

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A big band associated with a particular locality, often performing at local venues or events.

Example Sentence: The local big band gave a fantastic performance at the town's summer festival.

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