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DictionarybandMusical group
noun / verb

band

BAND/bænd/

A group united in a shared activity.

The band performs with a singer, guitar, bass, and drums.

A diverse four-person musical band performs together with guitar, bass, drums and singer.
Etymology
bandFrenchorganized group

French bande meant an organized group, especially of armed men. The musical meaning first referred to musicians attached to an army regiment, playing instruments suitable for marching.

In context

Old Time Radio Researchers21:35
prospective band leader gets a band together. Let's say a man who has never led an orchestra before, but has been a star instrumentalist and wants to have his own band.
Behind the Mike - The Lady From Oklahoma

More examples

  • A band of volunteers clears branches from the trail.
  • The neighbors banded together to protect the park.
  • Several bands of wild horses crossed the plain.

Forms

band · bands · banded · banding

Similar words

group
Is broader and need not involve a shared activity.
ensemble
Usually means performers working together, especially musicians.