Girl group: meaning, definitions and examples

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girl group

 

[ ɡərl ɡruːp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A girl group is a music act consisting of several young female singers who generally harmonize together.

Synonyms

female group, girl band.

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Word Description / Examples
girl group

Refers to a musical group consisting solely of girls or young women, often used in the context of pop and contemporary music.

  • The new girl group has gained a massive following on social media
  • | The girl group performed at the music festival last night
female group

A broader term that can refer to any group consisting of females, not limited to musical groups. It can include business teams, study groups, or any other organized subsets.

  • The female group in our office is working on a new project
  • | She joined a female group that supports women's rights
girl band

Specifically emphasizes the musical aspect, similarly to 'girl group,' but often implies a focus on bands where members may play instruments along with singing.

  • The girl band is famous for their live performances and instrumental skills
  • | They formed a girl band back in college

Examples of usage

  • The 90s were known for iconic girl groups like the Spice Girls and Destiny's Child.
  • Little Mix is a popular girl group in the current music scene.

Translations

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

🇵🇹 grupo feminino

🇮🇳 लड़कियों का समूह

🇩🇪 Mädchenband

🇮🇩 grup cewek

🇺🇦 дівочий гурт

🇵🇱 grupa dziewczęca

🇯🇵 ガールズグループ (gāruzu gurūpu)

🇫🇷 groupe de filles

🇪🇸 grupo de chicas

🇹🇷 kız grubu

🇰🇷 걸 그룹 (geol geulub)

🇸🇦 فرقة بنات

🇨🇿 dívčí skupina

🇸🇰 dievčenská skupina

🇨🇳 女子组合 (nǚzǐ zǔhé)

🇸🇮 dekliška skupina

🇮🇸 stelpuhópur

🇰🇿 қыздар тобы

🇬🇪 გოგონების ჯგუფი (gogonebis jgufi)

🇦🇿 qız qrupu

🇲🇽 grupo de chicas

Etymology

The concept of girl groups in popular music dates back to the 1950s and 1960s, with groups like The Supremes and The Ronettes paving the way for future generations. Girl groups have been a significant part of music history, with each era producing its own iconic acts. These groups often showcase strong vocal harmonies and choreographed performances, appealing to a wide audience across different genres.