the part of a band, usually consisting of drums, bass, rhythm guitar, and keyboards, that plays the rhythms and chord progressions of a song.
Section of the band which is responsible for laying down the beat, usually consisting of the drummer and bass player.
the section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments
an important component in a band
A subset of an ensemble that is primary reponsible for providing accompaniment. It typically consists of piano or guitar, bass, and drums.
the piano, bass and drums in a combo, those who play throughout the tune, behind the soloists. Might also include guitar or vibes, or there might be no piano.
The musical instruments, especially the first instruments recorded in a tune that play rhythmic parts rather than melody parts.
The musicians in the band whose primary function is to provide and maintain the pulse, rhythm, and feel of the music as well as its underlying chord structure; the rhythm section consists of piano, bass, guitar, and drums.
Rhythm section refers to the musicians whose primary jobs in a jazz or popular music band or ensemble is to establish the rhythm of a song or musical piece, often via repeated riffs or ostinati. "Rhythm Section" may also refer to the instruments in this group.
