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What were the Instruments used in some of Glenn Bands or other Big Bands?

Glenn Miller's big band and other big bands during the "Swing Era" featured various instruments as part of their ensembles. Here are some commonly used instruments:

Saxophones:

- Alto Saxophone

- Tenor Saxophone

- Baritone Saxophone

Trumpets:

- Lead or Principal Trumpet

- First Trumpet

- Second Trumpet

- Third Trumpet

Trombones:

- Lead or First Trombone

- Second Trombone

- Third Trombone

- Bass Trombone

Rhythm Section:

- Piano

- Double bass

- Guitar (Electric or acoustic)

- Drums (High-hat cymbals, cymbals, tom-toms, kick drum, etc.)

Additional Instruments:

- Clarinet

- Flute

- Violin

- Viola

- Cello (rarely used in big bands)

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