バンド
ばんど
noun
band (music group)
1.
band (music group)
A group of musicians who perform together.
高校の時にバンドを組んでいた。
I was in a band when I was in high school.
バンドでギターを弾いている。
I play guitar in a band.
2.
band; strap
A strip or loop of material.
時計のバンドを交換する。
To replace the watch band.
バンド is a loanword from English "band" with two main meanings: a music group or a strap/strip.
SENSE 1 - MUSIC GROUP:
- バンドを組む: to form a band
- バンドを解散する: to break up a band
- バンドメンバー: band member
- ロックバンド: rock band
- バンド活動: band activities
SENSE 2 - STRAP/BAND:
- 腕時計のバンド: watch strap
- ゴムバンド: rubber band
- ヘアバンド: headband
CULTURAL NOTE: バンド in the music sense is very common in Japan, where amateur band culture (軽音楽部 - light music club) is popular in schools. Many famous Japanese artists started in school bands.