"backing band" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: backing bands [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} backing band (plural backing bands)
  1. (British) A group of musicians who accompany an artist at a live performance or on a recording. This can either be an established group, or else an ad hoc group assembled for the purpose. Tags: British Categories (topical): Collectives, Musicians Synonyms: backup band (english: USA usage)
    Sense id: en-backing_band-en-noun-pGi~2xAH Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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