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big band

–noun
a jazz or dance band that is the size of an orchestra.
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Origin:
1925–30
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big band or Big Band   (bĭg)   
n.  A large dance or jazz band usually featuring improvised solos by lead players.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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