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bandstandA covered platform, typically in a park or public place, where a band or orchestra performs

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A covered platform, typically in a park or public place, where a band or orchestra performs

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbændstænd/

Example Sentences

  • Every Sunday, the local brass band transforms the dusty old bandstand into a magical concert hall under the stars.
  • The pigeons seemed to enjoy the classical music from the bandstand so much that they started conducting with their wings.
  • The ornate Victorian bandstand has been the heart of community gatherings for over a century.

bandstand

NOUN

[/ˈbændstænd/]

A covered platform, typically in a park or public place, where a band or orchestra performs

A covered platform, typically in a park or public place, where a band or orchestra performs
💡 Concept

A covered platform, typically in a park or public place, where a band or orchestra performs

The bandstand can withstand storms when we understand music's power!
🎵 Rhyme

The bandstand can withstand storms when we understand music's power!

Got the picture? Now let's practice.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbændstænd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbændstænd/

🌳Etymology

Rootband + stand

🎵Rhyme

grandstandunderstandwithstand
grandstand
understand
withstand

🔗Collocations

Victorian bandstand
ornate bandstand
bandstand concert
perform on the bandstand
park bandstand

📝Examples

Every Sunday, the local brass band transforms the dusty old bandstand into a magical concert hall under the stars.

😄 Fun example

The pigeons seemed to enjoy the classical music from the bandstand so much that they started conducting with their wings.

The ornate Victorian bandstand has been the heart of community gatherings for over a century.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

gazebopavilionplatformstage

Antonyms

indoor stageclosed venue

Related

orchestraconcertperformanceparkmusic

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