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A big band is a type of musical ensemble that originated in the United States and is associated with jazz and the Swing Era typically consisting of rhythm brass and woodwind instruments totaling approximately 12 to 25 musicians. The terms jazz band jazz ensemble jazz orchestra stage band society band and dance band may describe this type of ensemble in particular contexts.

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