バンドbando

1. nounband (group of musicians)
   バンドの演奏えんそうは何時いつに始はじまりますか。↗

   What time will the band start playing?
2. nounband (material); strap; (watch) bracelet
3. nounbelt (clothing)
   きついバンドは血液けつえきの循環じゅんかんを妨さまたげる。↗

   A tight belt will interfere with circulation of the blood.
4. noun(frequency) band

• Synonym楽団がくだんNeutralAn orchestra or wind ensemble, and sounds more formal; 「バンド」 usually means a pop or rock band, and can also mean a strap or belt.
• Synonym楽隊がくたいNeutralA band playing in parades or ceremonies; the word carries an old-fashioned feel.
• Synonym囃子はやしNeutralTraditional accompaniment music for noh, kabuki, or festival performances.
• Synonym音楽隊おんがくたいNeutralA military, police or similar band — typically a uniformed ensemble.

Use 「バンド」 for rock or pop bands and for belts or watch straps. Say 「楽団」 for an orchestra, 「音楽隊」 for a military or police band, and 「囃子」 for traditional noh or kabuki accompaniment.

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1. 皮革ひかく、布製ぬのせいのひもまたはおび状じょうのもの。
2. 衣類いるいのベルト。
3. 周波数しゅうはすう帯たい。
4. 一ひとつのグループ。一団いちだん。