band

Strip or ensemble

The spelling b-a-n-d is two words.

The more frequent noun denotes a group with a common interest, by default a group that makes music together (rock band, jazz band).

A band can also be any ring-shaped strip that binds or encircles (wedding band, cigar band, elastic band).

This band can also be a verb meaning to gather or encircle with a band: The birds have been banded for later identification.

musical

ensemble

Unified group or outfit

duo · guitarist · drummer · bassist · keyboardist · vocalist · concert · tour · album · gig

strip

tape

Adhesive strip on roll

  • ribbonSlender ornamental strip
  • stripeContrasting linear marking
  • beltStrap securing trousers

sash · sweatband · hatband · hairband · watchband · strapping · elastic · rubber · silicone

unity

alliance

Formal union of parties

camaraderie · brotherhood · sisterhood · tribe · gang · troop · posse · crew · collective · kinship

frequency

radio

Electromagnetic wave receiver

narrowband · shortwave · VHF · UHF · megahertz · gigahertz · transmission · wireless · FM · AM

marking

stripe

Contrasting linear marking

  • streakUnbroken series
  • barDrinking establishment
  • lineContinuous mark or queue

pattern · collar · plumage · markings · ringed · striped · coloration · pigmentation · variegation

ring

wedding

Marriage rite and feast

platinum · titanium · diamond · eternity · anniversary · finger · jewelry · gemstone · plain · engraved

Categories
Opposites
musical grouping

bandsolo artist

Performer working independently

soloist · solo act · individual · one-man show · singer-songwriter

group cohesion

banddisband

Formally end a group

disperse · scatter · separate · divide · dissolve

physical encirclement

bandopening

Gap or start

gap · break · void · space · expanse

Phrases
Family

bandage, disband, banded, bands, headband, rubber band, bandages, bandaged, wristband

Familiarity
Top 3,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G