wave band

noun

, Radio and Television.

1. band ²( def 9 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of wave band¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

He has a new film at this year’s Sundance, “Devo,” about the iconic new wave band.

From Los Angeles Times

At the time, he was 47, led the new wave band Oingo Boingo and had already scored Burton films “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

From Los Angeles Times

British New Wave band Siouxsie and the Banshees, from left, guitarist John McKay, singer Siouxsie Sioux, bassist Steven Severin, and drummer Kenny Morris, pose for a group studio portrait, in March 1979.

From Salon

The B-52s, an American new wave band, had originally been lined up to entertain guests after dinner.

From Washington Times

The B-52s, an American new wave band, had originally been lined up to entertain guests after dinner.

From Seattle Times