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girl band

[ ˈɡərl bænd ]

Noun

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music industry

A girl band is a musical group consisting of female musicians who perform pop or rock music.

Synonyms

all-girl band, female band.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
girl band	Used to describe a music group consisting of female members, usually targeting a younger audience. Often associated with pop music. The new girl band is releasing their debut album next month. Tickets for the girl band's concert sold out in minutes.
female band	A more formal term to describe a band composed of women. Useful in professional or descriptive contexts. The female band has been nominated for several music awards this year. The festival lineup includes several popular female bands.
all-girl band	Emphasizes that the music group consists exclusively of female members. Suitable for emphasizing gender inclusivity or distinction within the music industry. The all-girl band is known for their strong feminist messages in their songs. They are the first all-girl band to win the top award at the festival.

Word

Description / Examples

girl band

Used to describe a music group consisting of female members, usually targeting a younger audience. Often associated with pop music.

The new girl band is releasing their debut album next month.
Tickets for the girl band's concert sold out in minutes.

female band

A more formal term to describe a band composed of women. Useful in professional or descriptive contexts.

The female band has been nominated for several music awards this year.
The festival lineup includes several popular female bands.

all-girl band

Emphasizes that the music group consists exclusively of female members. Suitable for emphasizing gender inclusivity or distinction within the music industry.

The all-girl band is known for their strong feminist messages in their songs.
They are the first all-girl band to win the top award at the festival.

Examples of usage

The girl band released their debut album last year.
She joined a girl band after winning a singing competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "girl band" in other languages:

🇵🇹 banda feminina

🇮🇳 गर्ल बैंड

🇩🇪 Mädchenband

🇮🇩 grup perempuan

🇺🇦 дівочий гурт

🇵🇱 zespół dziewczęcy

🇯🇵 ガールバンド

🇫🇷 groupe de filles

🇪🇸 banda de chicas

🇹🇷 kız grubu

🇰🇷 걸 밴드

🇸🇦 فرقة فتيات

🇨🇿 dívčí kapela

🇸🇰 dievčenská kapela

🇨🇳 女子乐队

🇸🇮 dekliški bend

🇮🇸 stelpuband

🇰🇿 қыздар тобы

🇬🇪 გოგონების ბენდი

🇦🇿 qız qrupu

🇲🇽 banda femenina

Etymology

The concept of girl bands dates back to the 1960s when groups like The Supremes and The Shirelles gained popularity. Girl bands have continued to be a significant presence in the music industry, with acts like Destiny's Child, Spice Girls, and Little Mix achieving international success. These groups have empowered female musicians and inspired a new generation of performers.