band2
• noun 1 a small group of musicians and vocalists who play pop, jazz, or rock music. 2 a group of musicians who play brass, wind, or percussion instruments. 3 a group of people with a common purpose or sharing a common feature. • verb form a group for a common purpose. — ORIGIN Old French bande; related to BANNER.
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