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band
band in music, a group of musicians playing principally on wind and percussion instruments, usually outdoors. Prior to the 18th cent., the term band was frequently applied in a generic sense to cover the combinations of instruments employed by kings and nobles. The term is also used for an ensemb... Read more
Jimmy Dorsey
Jimmy Dorsey (James Francis Dorsey), 1904-57, and his brother Tommy Dorsey (Thomas Francis Dorsey, Jr.), 1905-1956, both b. Shenandoah, Pa., American jazz musicians and bandleaders during the Big Band era. Jimmy Dorsey played the clarinet and alto saxophone, his brother the trombone. Toward the... Read more
gneiss
gneiss , coarse-grained, imperfectly foliated, or layered, metamorphic rock . Gneiss is characterized by alternating light and dark bands differing in mineral composition and having coarser grains than those of schist. The light bands of gneiss are generally composed of quartz and feldspar . Hor... Read more
belt
belt girdle or band worn around the body, originally to confine loose garments. Later the girdle became a decorative accessory and was used to carry belongings. The Greeks and Romans wore ornamental cords and bands of many materials, including metal. The medieval belt displayed brilliant goldwork a... Read more
Kenneth Noland
Kenneth Noland , 1924-, American painter, b. Asheville, N.C. Noland first experimented with bands of pure color in bull's-eye and chevron motifs and horizontal parallel stripes. He emphasized the flatness of his canvas by staining paint into raw canvas and using uniform color values. In his work col... Read more
onyx
onyx , variety of cryptocrystalline quartz , differing from agate only in that the bands of which it is composed are parallel and regular. Its appearance is most striking when the bands are of sharply contrasting colors; black and white specimens are often used for cameos. Onyx was used in Roman ... Read more
Count Basie
Count Basie (William Basie) , 1904-84, American jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer, b. Red Bank, N.J. After working in dance halls and vaudeville in New York City, Basie moved to Kansas City, a major jazz center. There he joined Walter Page's Blue Devils in 1927, moving to Bennie Morton's band... Read more
zodiacal light
zodiacal light or zodiacal band, a faint band of light sometimes seen in the western sky just after sunset in the spring, extending up from the horizon at the point where the sun has just set, or in the eastern sky just before sunrise in the autumn. The light is so faint as to be obscured by mo... Read more
blackmail
blackmail in law, exaction of money from another by threat of exposure of criminal action or of disreputable conduct. The term was originally used for the tribute levied until the 18th cent. upon the inhabitants of the Scottish border to provide immunity from raids by Scottish bands. Statutes oft... Read more
diadem
diadem in ancient times, the fillet of silk, wool, or linen tied about the head of a king, queen, or priest as a distinguishing mark. Later, it was a band of gold, which gave rise to the crown. In heraldry, the diadem is one of the arched bars that support the crown. ... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "band"

band
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition band in music, a group of musicians playing principally...outdoors. Prior to the 18th cent., the term band was frequently applied in a generic sense...ensemble of any one type of instrument, as brass band, wind band, marimba band. As town bands...
reef-band
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea reef-band, a strip of extra canvas tabled onto a sail of a square-rigged sailing vessel along the line of the reef-points . It supports the strain on the reef-points when the sail is reefed . A balance-reef is a reef-band which crosses a sail diagonally.
Strike up the Band
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre Strike up the Band (1930), a musical comedy by Morrie Ryskind , George S. Kaufman (book...caviar. Notable songs : I've Got a Crush on You; Soon; Strike Up the Band. Originally produced in 1927, the musical was withdrawn after its tryout...
spider band
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea spider band, a metal band with many eyes , usually welded, fitted around the masts and spars of square-riggers and other ships, and used for many purposes.
Band of Angels
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Literature Band of Angels, novel by R. P. Warren , published in 1955. Amantha Starr tells the story of her life, beginning in the 1850s as...
zodiacal band
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition zodiacal band see zodiacal light .
belly band
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea belly band, a strip of canvas sometimes sewn midway between the lower reef points and the foot of a square sail to strengthen it. A more modern use is in the US Navy for the strap that prevents a ship's boat in the davits from swinging as the ship rolls.
citizens band radio
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition citizens band radio see radio .
Band Wagon, The
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre Band Wagon, The (1931), a revue by George S. Kaufman (sketches), Howard Dietz (sketches, lyrics), Arthur Schwartz (music...
Boys in the Band, The
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre Boys in the Band, The (1968), a play by Mart Crowley. [Theatre Four, 1,000 perf.] Michael ( Kenneth Nelson) is holding a birthday party...

Dictionary entries related to "band"

Dave Matthews Band
Dictionary entry from: Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990 DAVE MATTHEWS BAND Formed: 1991, Charlottesville, Virginia...impeccable guitar solos, the Dave Matthews Band was one of the most musically masterful...began playing small gigs. He formed his band with other local musicians he admired...
band
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English band 1 / band / • n. 1. a flat, thin strip or loop of material put around...xA0; a plain ring for the finger, esp. a gold wedding ring: a narrow band of gold was her only jewelry. ∎  Ornithol. a ring of...
The Band Wagon
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers THE BAND WAGON USA, 1953 Director: Vincente Minnelli...Oedipus Rex: Denial and Difference in The Band Wagon," in Ciné-Tracts (Montreal...Sequence from Vincente Minnelli's The Band Wagon," in Wide Angle (Athens, Ohio...
Allman Brothers Band, The
Dictionary entry from: Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990 THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND Formed: 1969, Macon, Georgia Members: "Gregg" Lenoir Allman...improvisation and robust rhythms driven by two drummers. The Original Band The band's name derives from original members Duane Allman and his younger...
wind-band
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music wind-band. In medieval times, bands of roving pipers...occasions. In modern usage, the term denotes a band of mixed wind instr., often with perc...more often called a ‘military band’ to distinguish it from the...
brass band
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music brass band . This type of combination is found all over...incl. All the wind instr. of the brass band except the bass tb. are scored for as transposing...below (B♭ bass). Thus a brass band score is rather puzzling to an unaccustomed...
band filter
Book article from: A Dictionary of Earth Sciences band filter A filter that either passes over (band-pass filter) a discrete range of frequencies with minimal attenuation , or rejects (band-reject filter) those frequencies by substantial attenuation. Band-reject filters are the inverse of band-pass filters.
band printer
Book article from: A Dictionary of Computing band printer ( belt printer ) A type of impact...timing marks – is etched on a steel band. The operating principle, involving horizontal...machines with satisfactory print quality and band life were available. Band printers have price...
military band
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music military band. This term is used in Britain to describe...actual army (or naval or air-force) band or for one on the same model, i.e. comprising...detail. The score and parts of the military band, unlike those of the brass band, employ...
Band-Aid
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English Band-Aid / ˈband ˌād / • n. trademark an adhesive bandage...center, used to cover minor wounds. ∎  fig. (also band-aid ) a makeshift or temporary solution: [as adj. ] a band-aid...

Thesaurus entries related to "band"

band
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English band 1 • noun   1. iron/rubber band synonyms : bond, binding, cord, strap, tie, connection...manacle, shackle, ligature, ring, hoop.   2. a band round the waist/hair synonyms : belt, cord, braid, sash...
ring
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...xA0; 1. the rings around Saturn synonyms : circle, band, loop, hoop, halo, disk.   2. she wore a ring synonyms : wedding ring, wedding band, band.   3. a circus ring synonyms : arena, enclosure...
belt
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English ...girdle, sash, cummerbund, waistband, band.   2. mechanics mending the machine's belt synonyms : band, conveyor belt, fan belt.  ...of white in the black synonyms : strip, band, stripe, bar, line, stria.  ...
set
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...synonyms : clique, coterie, circle, crowd, group, crew, band, company, ring, camp, fraternity, school, faction, league...backdrop, flats; mise en scène.   7. the band played two sets synonyms : session, time; stretch, bout...
jazz
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus jazz • noun  their band plays mostly jazz.See table. phrase: jazz up informal  ...Types of Jazz acid Afro-Cuban avant-garde barrelhouse bebop big band boogie-woogie bop cool Dixieland electronic free fusion gutbucket...
streak
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...x2022; noun   1. a streak of orange light synonyms : band, line, strip, stripe, vein, slash, ray.   2...xA0; 1. the sky was streaked with red synonyms : stripe, band, fleck.   2. overalls streaked with paint synonyms...
group
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...xA0; 2. a group of tourists synonyms : crowd, party, body, band, company, gathering, congregation, assembly, collection...mass, clump.   6. a local singing group synonyms : band, ensemble, act; informal combo, outfit. • verb...
league
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English ...conglomerate, cooperative, partnership, fellowship, syndicate, band, group.   2. sign a league synonyms : pact, compact...settlement.   3. a football league synonyms : group, band, association.   4. he is not in the same league as...
circle
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...noun   1. a circle of gold stars synonyms : ring, band, hoop, circlet; halo, disc; technical annulus.  ...synonyms : group, set, company, coterie, clique; crowd, band; informal gang, bunch, crew.   3. I don't move...
number
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...xA0; 3. the wedding of one of their number synonyms : group, company, crowd, circle, party, band, crew, set, gang.   4. the band performed another number synonyms : song, piece (of music), tune, track; routine, sketch...

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Band-X opens first IP transit marketplace in Germany; Band-X Routed now in 5 biggest Internet hub cities.
M2 Presswire; 9/12/2001; 700+ words ; M2 PRESSWIRE-12 September 2001-Band-X: Band-X opens first IP transit marketplace in Germany; Band-X Routed now in 5 biggest Internet hub cities (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:12092001 Band-X, the global marketplace...
Band is a home for returning musicians.(Neighbor)(Lisle)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 6/2/2003; 700+ words ; ...Iowa, the answer to their problems was to organize a band. He boasted that a band would rouse an "electric thrill" from the glitter...Lisle residents because there is a fine community band already in place with enthusiastic volunteers and...
Band member likes to be on the march
Newspaper article from: Portland Press Herald (Maine); 11/13/2003; ; 700+ words ; ...Assistant Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-13-2003 Band member likes to be on the march Byline: STEPHANIE...It Q&A The Biddeford High School marching band competed in the Maine Band Directors Association state finals at Walton Field...
Band programs continue to play strong The late `Jay' Whitney gets much credit for Waukesha tradition
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 10/24/1996; ; 700+ words ; ...bands that stretches back decades. School band leaders credit dedicated parents and students...music with building some of the strongest band programs to be found anywhere in the state...for that matter," said James Doepke, band director at Waukesha North High School...
Marching Band Memories Revealed by Former Band Members
Transcript from: NPR All Things Considered; 5/31/1993; 700+ words ; ...all set to the tune and beat of the marching band. Producer Diane Balin discovered that the marching band can be a world unto itself when she collected...sounds of snare drums beating] 1st MARCHING BAND MEMBER: The majorette uniforms were just...
Marine Band Bicentennial
Transcript from: NPR Morning Edition; 7/10/1998; ; 580 words ; ...OF MARTIAL MUSIC PERFORMED BY U.S. MARINE BAND) BOB EDWARDS, HOST: The U.S. Marine Band celebrates its 200th anniversary tomorrow...Adams created the group by act of Congress. The band has played at every presidential inauguration...
SCHOOL BAND BUSINESS PRODUCES HAPPY CAMPERS
Newspaper article from: Sun Publications (IL); 4/29/1998; 700+ words ; When school budgets are strained, the band program is often one of the first to be cut. Band For Today, a Naperville company, provides elementary schools with a fee-based band program paid for by parents of students in grades...
Two Band of Angels 'Seeded' Companies Acquired in First Quarter of 2009.
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 5/20/2009; 700+ words ; The Band of Angels, LLC, a private group of individual...associated limited partnership known as the Band of Angels Fund, L.P., announced details...Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) (see also The Band of Angels, LLC). The Band of Angels first...
Strathmore Band to make historic return to Disneyland.
Newspaper article from: Porterville Recorder (Porterville, CA); 3/20/2007; 700+ words ; Byline: Glen Faison Mar. 20--Band members in Strathmore are poised to repeat...with a return visit to Disneyland. The band's boosters are planning a community parking...raise the $8,510 needed to pay for the band's 23 members to take part in the overnight...
JTHS band hit New York big time
Newspaper article from: Herald News, The (Joliet, IL); 6/11/2006; ; 683 words ; ...City Music Hall in New York. The high school band performed there under the direction of the late...Until McAllister's death in 1944, the Joliet band was said by many to be the best high school band in the country. The band won seven national...