Also means
gang
Usage Note
Banda is feminine, plural bande, and spans a musical band, a criminal gang, and a frequency band. It anchors banda larga ('broadband') and the playful in pompa magna con la banda; do not confuse it with fascia for a bandage.
Examples
"La banda suona in piazza."
Natural Translation
The band is playing in the square.
Literal Translation
The band plays in square.

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