die Band
Translation
band, group, ribbon, tape
Examples
Meine Lieblingsband spielt heute.
My favorite band is playing today.
Er spielt in mehreren Bands.
He plays in several bands.
Das Geschenk war mit einem Band verziert.
The gift was decorated with a ribbon.
Grammar Patterns
to play in a band Er spielt in einer Band.
to be the favorite band Das ist meine Lieblingsband.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Musikgruppe, die Kapelle. Note: das Band (ribbon, plural: die Bänder) is a different word.
Etymology
The word for a musical group is borrowed from English 'band'.
Memory Tips
Distinguish by gender: 'die Band' (plural: Bands) is a music group, while 'das Band' (plural: Bänder) is a ribbon/tape.