Band

Definitions of Band
  1. noun
    memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information
    synonyms: Magnetband, Tape
  2. noun
    instrumentalists not including string players
    synonyms: Musikgruppe
  3. noun
    a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing
    synonyms: Musikgruppe
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    types:
    Big Band, Bigband
    a large dance or jazz band usually featuring improvised solos by lead musicians
    Jazzband
    a small band of jazz musicians
    Rockband
    a band of musicians who play rock'n'roll music
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