Cool MateBand
UK /["/bænd/"]/US /["/bænd/"]/
Definition
a small group of musicians who play popular music together, often with a singer or singers
In simple words: A group of musicians who play together.
Examples
- The band played an amazing concert last night.
- She joined a new band to perform at local events.
- Please put a band around the box to keep it closed.
- He wore a rubber band on his wrist as a reminder.
- The blue band on the flag represents loyalty.
Usage notes
Use 'band' when referring to musical groups, especially in a casual context. Avoid using it for formal orchestras or classical ensembles.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'band' of musicians playing together, like a 'band-aid' helps fix things.
Collocations
- big
- brass
- string
- form
- start
- join
- perform (something)
- play (something)
- strike up
- leader
- member
- practice
- in a/the band
- with a/the band
- a member of the band
- big
- brass
- string
- form
- start
- join
- perform (something)
- play (something)
- strike up
- leader
- member
- practice
- in a/the band
- with a/the band
- a member of the band
- select
- small
- dwindling
- join
- band of
- age
- price
- tax
- be in
- fall into
Synonyms
- group
- ensemble
- quartet
- trio
- troupe
Antonyms
- solo
- individual
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'band' with 'orchestra' when talking about professional music groups.
- Using 'band' to refer only to small groups, not realizing it can apply to larger ones too.
- Saying 'the band is' instead of 'the band are' in some dialects.