HyperDic: bandleader

English > 1 sense of the word bandleader:
NOUNperson bandleaderthe leader of a dance band
bandleader > pronunciation
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English > bandleader: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningThe leader of a dance band.
InstancesGoodman, Benny Goodman, Benjamin David Goodman, King of SwingUnited States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz / jazz known as swing (1909-1986)
Herman, Woody Herman, Woodrow Charles HermanUnited States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
Miller, Glenn Miller, Alton Glenn MillerUnited States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
Shaw, Artie Shaw, Arthur Jacob ArshawskyUnited States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
Broaderconductor, music director, directorThe person who leads a musical group
Spanishdirector de banda

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