Basic Details
Word: Band
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A group of musicians who play together, or a strip of material that holds things together.
Synonyms: Group, ensemble
Antonyms: Solo, individual
Idioms and Phrases
- Join the bandwagon: To start doing something that many other people are doing. Example: "After seeing her friends enjoy the game, she decided to join the bandwagon and watch it too."
- Bands of friends: A close group of friends that stick together. Example: "They are always there for each other; they're real bands of friends."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The school band played beautifully at the annual fair, delighting everyone in the audience.
Example 2: She wore a lovely band of flowers in her hair during the festival.
Example 3: The marching band paraded through the streets, filling the air with joyful music.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "band" comes from the Latin word "banda," which means a "strip" or "band of cloth"? This reflects its original meaning of a ribbon or a strip used to hold things together.
Famous Quote
"Where words fail, music speaks." - Hans Christian Andersen
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "band" mean in this context?
a) A type of dance
b) A group of musicians
c) A kind of flower
d) A type of fruit
Answer: b) A group of musicians
2. Which of these is a synonym of "band"?
a) Solo
b) Group
c) Individual
d) Animal
Answer: b) Group
3. Which sentence uses "band" correctly?
a) The band went to the moon.
b) The band of musicians played at the festival.
c) The band was silent for the whole hour.
d) The band flew above the clouds.
Answer: b) The band of musicians played at the festival.
4. Which idiom means to join something popular?
a) Join the bandwagon
b) Join the parade
c) Join the class
d) Join the party
Answer: a) Join the bandwagon
5. What is the opposite of "band"?
a) Group
b) Solo
c) Team
d) Ensemble
Answer: b) Solo
