noun

die Band, -s (eine Musikgruppe)

band

Eine Gruppe von Musikern, die zusammen Musik spielen, oft mit Instrumenten wie Gitarre, Schlagzeug und Bass.

The German word "Band" has several meanings, but primarily it might be translated as "tape", "ribbon", "band", or "volume." Parallel meanings may come from the components of the word and the context in which it is used:

As "tape" or "ribbon," the meaning is literal, referring to a long, narrow strip of material.
When used as "band", it can refer to a musical group or a loop of material.
As "volume," it might reference a single book within a series of books.

"Cord" is another English equivalent term that has overlapping meanings with "Band". In this sense, the engagement as "cord" is interpreted broadly, including cords, strings, straps, belts, and similar items.

Related words with similar meaning can include "Bindung" (binding), "Streifen" (strip), "Gruppe" (group), and "Reihe" (series).