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big band

/bɪɡ bænd/

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/bɪɡ bænd/B1formalart
  • ruБольшой музыкальный ансамбль, обычно состоящий из медных, деревянных духовых и ритм-секций, исполняющий джазовую или свинговую музыку. Термин возник в начале XX века и ассоциируется с эпохой свинга.

A large musical ensemble, typically consisting of brass, woodwind, and rhythm sections, that plays jazz or swing music. The term originated in the early 20th century and is associated with the swing era.

  1. Large jazz ensembleB2formal

    A large musical ensemble that plays jazz or swing music, typically consisting of brass, woodwind, and rhythm sections.

    ruБольшой джазовый оркестр

    • The big band played a lively swing tune at the dance hall.
    • She loves the sound of a classic big band from the 1940s.
    • The concert featured a famous big band from New York.