silver band

Pale metallic loop

A silver band is a musical ensemble, typically a brass band, named for the silver-plated instruments its members play.

These community bands flourished in British industrial towns during the 19th and 20th centuries: The colliery silver band led the parade.

Silver band also simply describes any ring or strip made of silver: She wore a plain silver band on her finger.

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necklace · hoop · ornament · harmony · quartet · bangle · sterling · precious metal · orchestra · cuff · quintet · ensemble · symphony · unity · pan flute · purity · trim · jeweler

Opposites
material/metal type

silver bandplatinum band

Jewelry of rare white metal

brass band · leather band · iron band · steel band · diamond ring

musical ensemble tier/prestige

silver bandamateur band

Non-professional musical ensemble

symphony orchestra · philharmonic

musical ensemble prestige

silver bandplatinum band

Jewelry of rare white metal

amateur band · garage band

Family

silver, band, silvery, silvered, silvers, silvering, silversmith, silverware, bands

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G