dance band
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dance band
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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But it's another dance band whose DNA is sprinkled all over the EP.
From BBC • May 4, 2025
When his father died in 2014, Mr. Formell agreed to carry on his legacy as the bassist for Los Van Van, the Afro-Cuban dance band co-founded by his father.
From New York Times • May 30, 2023
Count Basie won two awards of his “Basie” album as best jazz group performance and dance band performance.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2023
I’d go around to my aunt and uncle’s house and play old dance band records.
From The Guardian • Jan. 12, 2021
And my oldest brother, Bill, led a dance band called The Jive Bombers—brass and rhythm, with cardboard fold- out music stands lettered J. B. Dances were held every weekend in one of the recreation halls.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
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