backing band

noun

Meaning

A group of musicians who provide instrumental accompaniment for a solo artist or lead singer.

Examples

The famous pop star toured the world with a professional backing band.
He started his career playing guitar in a local backing band for various jazz singers.

Synonyms: accompaniment, backing group, session musicians, house band

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backing band

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbækɪŋ bænd

Definition

A group of musicians who provide instrumental accompaniment for a solo artist or lead singer.

Examples

The famous pop star toured the world with a professional backing band.
He started his career playing guitar in a local backing band for various jazz singers.
The recording session required a tight backing band to capture the specific sound of the era.

Synonyms of backing band

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