"session band" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: session bands [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} session band (plural session bands)
  1. A group of musicians who play for the recording of an album but are not considered part of the recording artist's normal band. Categories (topical): Collectives, Musicians Related terms: studio band, tour band

Inflected forms

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