dance band

noun

1. a musical group that varies in size from a combo to an orchestra and that specializes in playing music for social dancing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dance band¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

In 1993, while on tour with the dance band Rumbavana in Mexico, he defected, crossing the Rio Grande near Laredo, Texas, and eventually settling in New York City.

From New York Times

He sang with a highly successful dance band.

From Washington Post

He helped form Faithless in 1995, which then grew into one of the most popular dance bands in Britain and round the world.

From Reuters

In 1953, after completing two years of service, he returned to Memphis and resumed working as a bank clerk while playing fiddle in local country dance bands.

From New York Times

The Columbia engineers, who were more familiar with dance bands and full orchestras, looked askance at the two musicians standing before them.

From New York Times