Foundation level · Year 4 · free
band
noun · Say it: BAND
What it means
Foundationa group of musicians who play music together
The school band played cheerful songs at the summer fair.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- ensemble
- group
- orchestra
More examples
- Harry's older brother plays the drums in a band with his friends.
Where the word comes from
From French 'bande', meaning a troop or group.
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