De coverband
Example: De coverband speelde alle bekende nummers van de jaren tachtig.
Definition
"De coverband" refers to a musical group that performs songs originally recorded by other artists, often reproducing popular hits from various decades. Such bands typically focus on live performances and entertainment by playing well-known tracks rather than original compositions.
Etymology
The term "de coverband" originates from the English word "cover," meaning to perform a song originally by another artist, combined with the Dutch word "band," meaning a musical group. This blend reflects the concept of groups specializing in performing covers rather than original music.
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"De coverband" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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