bandstand

/ˈbænd.stænd/

Meanings

noun

A small, open-air platform or enclosure for bands to play on, usually roofed.

Examples :

"The brass band played lively music from the bandstand in the park every Sunday afternoon. "

noun

A small, informal stage, usually located in nightclubs, where local and amateur musicians perform.

Examples :

"Every Friday night, the local jazz band plays on the bandstand at the community center. "

music entertainment stage building architecture

Related Words

located verb

/ləʊˈkeɪtɪd/ /loʊˈkeɪtɪd/

To place; to set in a particular spot or position.

"The school located the lost backpack in the main office. "

platform noun

/ˈplætfɔːm/ /ˈplætfɔɹm/

A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made.

"The school band practiced on the platform before their concert. "

roofed verb

/ruft/ /ruːft/

To cover or furnish with a roof.

"The workers roofed the new school building before the first students arrived. "

afternoon noun

/af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

perform verb

/pəˈfɔːm/ /pɚˈfɔɹm/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

nightclubs noun

/ˈnaɪtˌklʌbz/

A public or private establishment that is open late at night to provide entertainment, food, drink, music and/or dancing.

"Many young adults enjoy going to nightclubs on the weekends to dance and listen to music. "

musicians noun

/mjuˈzɪʃənz/ /mjʊˈzɪʃənz/

A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.

"The musicians in the school band practiced after class every day. "

amateur noun

/ˈæ.mə.tə/ /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/

A lover of something.

"My sister is an amateur baker; she loves trying new recipes. "

informal adjective

/ɪnˈfɔːm(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfɔɹm(ə)l/

Not formal or ceremonious.

"an informal get-together"

enclosure noun

/ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/ /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/ /ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/

Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.

"There was an enclosure with the letter — a photo."