super band: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
HighNeutral (suitable for formal and informal contexts)
Quick answer
What does “super band” mean?
A group of musicians who play together, often with a specific style.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A group of musicians who play together, often with a specific style; also a flat, thin strip or loop used to fasten, encircle, or mark something.
A group of people united by a common purpose, identity, or interest; a range of frequencies or wavelengths in a spectrum (e.g., radio band); in technology, a specific range for data transmission (e.g., broadband).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Minor. 'Band' as a group of musicians is identical. 'Rubber band' is common in both, but 'elastic band' is somewhat more common in UK English. In education, UK uses 'streaming' or 'setting', while US may use 'tracking' or 'ability grouping', but the term 'band' is not typically used for this.
Connotations
In both varieties, 'band' for musicians carries connotations ranging from amateur/local to highly professional. The 'group of people' sense can have a slightly archaic or literary feel.
Frequency
Both varieties use all core meanings with similar high frequency.
Grammar
How to Use “super band” in a Sentence
[V] band together (to do sth)[N] band of + (people: rebels, survivors, followers)[N] band of + (material: light, colour, metal)Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “super band” in a Sentence
noun
British English
- The local brass band plays in the park every Sunday.
- She used a colourful band to tie back her hair.
- The survey divided respondents into age bands.
American English
- The high school marching band performed at halftime.
- Make sure the rubber band is tight enough.
- New policies affect families in a specific income band.
verb
British English
- The villagers decided to band together to oppose the new development.
- The birds are banded for research purposes.
American English
- We need to band together to get this project finished.
- The study involved banding the migratory geese.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except in 'broadband' (telecoms) or referring to a salary range ('pay band').
Academic
Used in physics ('spectral band', 'energy band'), sociology ('age band', 'income band'), and music studies.
Everyday
Very common for musicians, hair accessories, and fastening items.
Technical
In engineering ('band brake', 'band saw'), computing ('bandwidth'), and telecommunications ('frequency band', 'L-band').
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “super band”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “super band”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “super band”
- Using 'band' to mean 'gang'. Saying 'a band of criminals' is possible but literary/archaic; 'a gang of criminals' is standard. Confusing 'band' with 'belt' (a belt is typically for clothing/waist). Overusing 'band' for any group; it implies cohesion and common activity.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
An orchestra is typically a large ensemble including string sections (violins, cellos), often playing classical or symphonic music. A 'band' is a more general term for a group of musicians, often smaller, and can refer to rock, pop, jazz, brass, or military groups. A brass band, for example, contains only brass and percussion instruments.
Yes. The phrasal verb 'band together' means to unite for a common purpose. The verb can also mean to fit something with a band or to mark with a stripe (e.g., 'band a bird').
Yes, in all its main meanings. You can have a band, two bands, several bands.
In telecommunications, broadband refers to high-speed internet access that uses a wide band of frequencies to transmit large amounts of data simultaneously, as opposed to older 'narrowband' (dial-up) connections.
A group of musicians who play together, often with a specific style.
Super band is usually neutral (suitable for formal and informal contexts) in register.
Super band: in British English it is pronounced /bænd/, and in American English it is pronounced /bænd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “to beat the band (US: very much, very fast)”
- “when the band begins to play (when things get serious)”
- “one-man band (a person who does many different jobs alone)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a BAND of musicians all wearing a headBAND.
Conceptual Metaphor
UNITY IS BONDING/BINDING (a band of brothers); CONSTRAINTS ARE BANDS (the bands of tyranny); CATEGORIES ARE BANDS/STRATA (tax bands, age bands).
Practice
Quiz
Which of the following is NOT a common meaning of 'band'?