The Modernaires
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The Modernaires were an American vocal group best known for their smooth harmonies and frequent collaborations with big band leader Glenn Miller during the swing era.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| The Modernaires canonical | 2 |
Statements (24)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | vocal group ⓘ |
| activeDuring | swing era ⓘ |
| associatedAct |
Glenn Miller
NERFINISHED
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Glenn Miller Orchestra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedIn |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| collaboratedWith |
Glenn Miller
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Glenn Miller Orchestra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| field | music ⓘ |
| formedIn | United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
big band
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swing ⓘ traditional pop ⓘ |
| hasNotableCharacteristic |
featured on popular recordings of the early 1940s
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frequent radio appearances during the swing era ⓘ known for tight ensemble singing ⓘ mixed-gender vocal ensemble ⓘ performed with large dance orchestras ⓘ |
| languageOfPerformance | English ⓘ |
| notableFor |
collaborations with Glenn Miller
ⓘ
smooth vocal harmonies ⓘ |
| partOf | big band era of American popular music ⓘ |
| performerOfGenre | jazz-influenced popular music ⓘ |
| style | close-harmony vocals ⓘ |
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