The band
Example: The band plays music at the park every Saturday.
Definition
"The band" refers to a group of musicians who play musical instruments together, often performing songs or compositions as a unit. In the example phrase, "the band" is the collective of performers playing music at the park every Saturday.
Etymology
The phrase "the band" comes from the Old English word 'bænd,' meaning a group or company, which evolved to refer specifically to a group of musicians performing together. Did you know that originally, 'band' could also mean a bond or tie, hinting at the close connection among members?
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"The band" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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