side band

or sideband

noun

, Radio.

1. the band of frequencies at the sides of the carrier frequency of a modulated signal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of side band¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

This Lumen Field date will be the rock icons’ first Seattle show with Watts-approved successor Steve Jordan, who played in Keith Richards’ side band The X-Pensive Winos.

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This Lumen Field date will be the rock icons’ first Seattle show with Watts-approved successor Steve Jordan, who played in Keith Richards’ side band The X-Pensive Winos.

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Among them, Pearl Jam guitar slayer Mike McCready’s old side band, The Rockfords, dusted off the WAV files last month to release its lone studio album in digital formats for the first time.

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As if it wasn’t apparent by the time Vedder and his top-tier musician buddies ignited “All Along the Watchtower” like the grand finale of a backyard fireworks display, the encore closer highlighted the freewheeling chemistry coursing through Vedder’s new side band, which is clearly enjoying its honeymoon phase.

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“We were like, ‘Dude, whatever,’” drummer Bobby Granfelt said of Anti-’s interest in their low-stakes side band.

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