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jazz band

noun

Simple meaning

A small band of jazz musicians.

Pronunciation

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jazband

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈdʒæzˈbænd

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. musicjazz

    A small band of jazz musicians

  2. Northern England

    A children's marching band, often using kazoos.

  3. musicjazz

    A musical band that plays jazz music.

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This meaning: A small band of jazz musicians

Used this way, jazz band is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. This is a musical use: it is everyday language among musicians and listeners, and specialised outside that.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Mild
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Music/performance
  • Arts writing

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