band
A group of musicians who play music together, typically focusing on genres like rock, pop, or jazz. It usually consists of several members playing different instruments such as guitars, drums, and keyboards.
Exemplos
3 de 5I play the drums in a rock band with my friends.
I play the drums in a rock band with my friends.
The organization has secured a professional band for the charity gala.
The organization has secured a professional band for the charity gala.
Hey, do you want to go see that new band at the club tonight?
Hey, do you want to go see that new band at the club tonight?
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a rubber 'band' that holds a group of musicians together so they don't drift apart.
Quiz rápido
My favorite ____ is playing a concert in London next week.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: band
Exemplos
I play the drums in a rock band with my friends.
everydayI play the drums in a rock band with my friends.
The organization has secured a professional band for the charity gala.
formalThe organization has secured a professional band for the charity gala.
Hey, do you want to go see that new band at the club tonight?
informalHey, do you want to go see that new band at the club tonight?
Sociological research often explores the collaborative efforts within a musical band.
academicSociological research often explores the collaborative efforts within a musical band.
The marketing team suggested hiring a jazz band for the product launch.
businessThe marketing team suggested hiring a jazz band for the product launch.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
join a band
join a band
battle of the bands
battle of the bands
marching band
marching band
Frequentemente confundido com
An orchestra is a very large group playing classical music, while a band is usually smaller and plays modern music.
A brand is a company name or identity, whereas a band is a group of musicians.
Notas de uso
In British English, 'band' can be followed by a singular or plural verb (The band is/are playing), while American English almost always uses the singular (The band is playing).
Erros comuns
Learners often use the general word 'group' when 'band' is the more natural and specific term for musical performers.
Dica de memorização
Think of a rubber 'band' that holds a group of musicians together so they don't drift apart.
Origem da palavra
From the Middle French word 'bande', meaning a troop, group, or company of people.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In Western culture, 'garage bands' are a common symbol of youth and the beginning of many famous musical careers.
Quiz rápido
My favorite ____ is playing a concert in London next week.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: band
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Mais palavras de music
octave
A1An octave is the distance between two musical notes where the higher note has double the frequency of the lower one. In a standard musical scale, it includes eight notes, such as from one 'C' to the next 'C' above it.
measure
A1In music, a measure is a small section of a piece of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is the space between two vertical lines on a musical staff that helps musicians keep track of the rhythm.
guitar
A1A musical instrument that usually has six strings and a long neck. It is played by plucking or strumming the strings with your fingers or a pick.
cello
A1A large musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow. The player sits down and holds the instrument between their knees while playing.
clarinet
A1A musical instrument shaped like a long black tube with metal keys. You play it by blowing into a mouthpiece with a single reed to create sound.
oboe
A1An oboe is a musical instrument that belongs to the woodwind family. It has a long, thin body and uses a double reed to create a high, clear, and distinct sound.
trumpet
A1A musical instrument made of brass that you play by blowing into it and pressing three valves. It has a bright, powerful sound and is often used in jazz, classical music, and marching bands.
drum
A1A musical instrument made of a hollow body covered with a tight skin or plastic. It is played by hitting it with sticks or your hands to create a rhythmic sound.
timpani
A1Timpani are large, bowl-shaped drums usually made of copper and played in an orchestra. They are also called kettledrums because they look like big pots and can be tuned to specific musical notes.
piano
A1A large musical instrument with a row of black and white keys that are pressed to make sound. It produces music by hitting wire strings with small hammers and is used in many styles of music.
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