The cover band
Example: The cover band played all the popular songs last night.
Definition
"The cover band" refers to a musical group that performs songs originally recorded and made famous by other artists, rather than playing their own original music. They often replicate popular hits to entertain audiences familiar with those songs.
Etymology
The term "the cover band" originates from the concept of 'covering' songs, which means performing a version of a song originally done by another artist. This usage of 'cover' in music emerged in the mid-20th century when bands started playing popular songs to attract audiences. Did you know? The phrase highlights how these bands 'cover' or 'take over' the songs, offering their own rendition.
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"The cover band" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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