string band

strɪŋ bænd

Definition

Definition of string band - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

musicgroup of musicians primarily using stringed instruments

The string band performed a lively tune at the festival..
The string band played traditional folk songs all night.
A new string band has formed in our town.

string ensemble

string orchestra

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Expressions with string

string up

suspend something using a rope or cord

We need to string up the lights for the party.

apron string

string used to tie an apron at the waist

She tied the apron string tightly around her waist.

string attached

adj.

having conditions or limitations applied

The donation was generous but string attached.

string out

set out in a line or series

The soldiers were ordered to string out along the path.

have the world on a string

feel very confident and in control of situations

She seems to have the world on a string after her big promotion.

puppet on a string

person controlled by someone else

He felt like a puppet on a string in his new job.

Expressions with band

band together

unite or join forces for a common purpose

The community banded together to rebuild the park..

one-man band

musician playing multiple instruments simultaneously

The one-man band amazed the crowd with his talent.

one-woman band

woman managing multiple tasks alone

In her job, she's a one-woman band.

band of gold

ring made of gold

She wore a simple band of gold on her finger.

strike up the band

start playing music

As soon as the guests arrived, the band struck up the band.

dance band

group of musicians playing popular dance music

The dance band played lively tunes at the wedding reception..

elastic band

narrow band of rubber for binding things

He wrapped an elastic band around the rolled-up poster.

girl band

pop group of young women performers

The girl band released a new album this week.

hair band

elastic loop used to hold hair

She tied her ponytail with a hair band.

iron band

metal strip or ring made of iron

The iron band was used to reinforce the wooden barrel.

Terms with string band included in their meaning

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string bassist

band

musician playing bass string instruments in a band

unbanded

adj.

not fastened

lacking a band or string

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French:groupe de musique à cordes, ...
German:Streichmusikgruppe, ...
Italian:gruppo di corde, ...
Spanish:banda de cuerdas, ...
Portuguese:banda de cordas, ...
Chinese:弦乐队, ...
Japanese:ストリングバンド, ...
Arabic:فِرْقَة وَتَرِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:לַהֲקַת מֵיתָרִים, ...
Russian:струнный ансамбль, ...
Ukrainian:струнний ансамбль, ...
Hindi:तार वाद्यवृंद, ...
Bengali:তারবাদ্যদল, ...
Catalan:grup de corda, ...
Czech:smyčcová kapela, ...
Danish:strengeorkester, ...
Dutch:snarenband, ...
Greek:συγκρότημα εγχόρδων, ...
Hungarian:vonószenekar, ...
Khmer:ក្រុមតន្ត្រីខ្សែ, ...
Korean:현악 밴드, ...
Persian:گروه زهی, ...
Polish:zespół smyczkowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):banda de cordas, ...
Romanian:bandă de coarde, ...
Swedish:strängband, ...
Thai:วงดนตรีเครื่องสาย, ...
Turkish:telli çalgılar grubu, ...
Vietnamese:ban nhạc dây, ...

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