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Band

Meaning in music, with examples

/bænd/nounCore term

In music, band means: A group of musicians who play together, especially in pop, rock or jazz, or a group of wind and percussion players such as a marching band.

In Turkish: grup, müzik grubu, bando

How it is used

You form, start, join, leave or play in a band. People talk about a rock band, a cover band, a wedding band or a big band. A singer may tour 'with a backing band'. 'Bandmate' means another member of your band.

Example sentences

  1. We started the band in high school and still rehearse in the same basement.

  2. The singer is touring with a five-piece band this summer.

Common collocations

  • form a band
  • join a band
  • play in a band
  • backing band
  • five-piece band
  • gigAn informal word for a live performance by a musician or band, especially a paid one in a bar, club or at an event.
  • rehearsalA session in which musicians practise a piece or a show together before performing it for an audience.
  • orchestraA large group of musicians playing string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments together, usually led by a conductor.
  • tourA series of concerts in different cities or countries, usually planned to promote a new album and to earn live income.
  • coverA new performance or recording of a song that was first released by another artist, often in a different style or arrangement.

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