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band
/ˈbænd/
noun
a group of musicians and singers playing popular music
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big band
/bˈɪɡ bˈænd/
noun
a large group of musicians playing jazz or dance music that usually features ensemble playing and solo improvisations
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choir
/ˈkwaɪɝ/
noun
a group of singers who perform together, particularly in religious ceremonies or in public
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garage band
/ɡɐɹˈɑːʒ bˈænd/
noun
an amateur group of people who play and practice rock music in a garage
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group
/ˈɡɹup/
noun
a small number of musicians who gather together to perform or play pop music
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duet
/djuˈɛt/, /duˈɛt/
noun
two singers or performers who perform a piece of music together
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trio
/ˈtɹiˌoʊ/
noun
a group consisting of three musicians or singers who perform together
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quartet
/kwɔɹˈtɛt/
noun
a group consisting of four musicians or singers performing together
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quintet
/kwɪnˈtɛt/
noun
a group consisting of five musicians or singers who perform together
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sextet
/ˌsɛkˈstɛt/
noun
a group consisting of six musicians or singers who perform together
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septet
/sɛptˈɛt/
noun
a group consisting of seven musicians or singers who perform together
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octet
/ɑkˈtɛt/
noun
a group consisting of eight musicians or singers
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nonet
/nˌɑːnˈɛt/
noun
a group consisting of nine people or objects, especially nine musicians
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decet
/dᵻsˈɛt/
noun
a group of ten musicians who perform together
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orchestra
/ˈɔɹkəstɹə/
noun
a group of musicians playing various instruments gathered and organized to perform a classical composition
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supergroup
/sˈuːpɚɡɹˌuːp/
noun
a successful rock band consisting of musicians who have already become famous in other bands
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tribute band
/tɹˈɪbjuːt bˈænd/
noun
a group of musicians who perform the music of a well-known band, imitating their musical and fashion style
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boy band
/bˈɔɪ bˈænd/
noun
a musical group composed of young male singers who typically perform pop or R&B music, often with synchronized dance routines and a carefully cultivated image
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brass band
/bɹˈæs bˈænd/
noun
a group of musicians playing only brass and percussion instruments
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chamber orchestra
/tʃˈeɪmbɚɹ ˈɔːɹkɛstɹə/
noun
small orchestra; usually plays classical music
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dance band
/dˈæns bˈænd/
noun
a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing
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gamelan
/ɡˈeɪmlæn/
noun
a traditional Indonesian ensemble typically including many tuned percussion instruments including bamboo xylophones and wooden or bronze chimes and gongs
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glee club
/ɡlˈiː klˈʌb/
noun
a musical ensemble, typically consisting of vocalists, that performs choral music, often in a formal or academic setting, and may include arrangements of popular songs or show tunes
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marching band
/mˈɑːɹtʃɪŋ bˈænd/
noun
a band that marches (as in a parade) and plays music at the same time
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steel band
/stˈiːl bˈænd/
noun
a band that plays instruments made from the heads of oil drums (Caribbean Islands)
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girl group
/ɡˈɜːl ɡɹˈuːp/
noun
a musical ensemble consisting of female vocalists who perform together, often with choreographed dance routines, and typically focusing on pop, R&B, or other contemporary music genres
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men's chorus
/mˈɛnz kˈoːɹəs/
noun
a musical ensemble consisting of male vocalists who perform together, often with harmonized singing, and typically focusing on choral music or a cappella arrangements
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military band
/mˈɪlətˌɛɹi bˈænd/
noun
a group of musicians playing brass and woodwind and percussion instruments
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string quartet
/stɹˈɪŋ kwɔːɹtˈɛt/
noun
a musical ensemble consisting of four stringed instruments, typically two violins, a viola, and a cello, that play music arranged or composed for this combination of instruments
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symphony orchestra
/sˈɪmfəni ˈɔːɹkɛstɹə/
noun
a large orchestra; can perform symphonies
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percussion ensemble
/pɚkˈʌʃən ɑːnsˈɑːmbəl/
noun
a group of percussion instruments played together in a coordinated manner
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cover band
/kˈʌvɚ bˈænd/
noun
a band that performs songs by other artists, usually replicating their style and arrangements
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rock band
/ɹˈɑːk bˈænd/
noun
a band of musicians who play rock'n'roll music
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mariachi
/ˌmɑɹiˈɑtʃi/
noun
a group of musicians that perform Mexican folk music in a small group usually consisting of trumpeters, guitarists and violinists dressed in traditional costumes
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chorus
/ˈkɔɹəs/
noun
a group of dancers and singers who perform in a musical show, typically providing supporting or background roles and enhancing the main performance
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