Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'band'

English Word: band

Key Russian Translations:

• группа [ˈɡrupːə] - [Informal, Often used for music bands]
• ансамбль [ɐnˈsamblʲ] - [Formal, Often used for orchestras or ensembles]
• лента [ˈlʲentə] - [Neutral, Used for a strip or band of material]
• повязка [pɐˈvʲazkə] - [Neutral, Used for a bandage or headband]

Frequency: High (especially "группа" and "лента")

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate; "группа" and "лента" are A2, while "ансамбль" and "повязка" are B1)

Pronunciation (Russian):

группа: [ˈɡrupːə]

Note on группа: Stress falls on the first syllable; the "р" is rolled slightly.

ансамбль: [ɐnˈsamblʲ]

Note on ансамбль: Stress on the second syllable; the final "ль" is palatalized.

лента: [ˈlʲentə]

повязка: [pɐˈvʲazkə]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A group of musicians (e.g., rock band)

Translation(s) & Context:

• группа - Commonly used for pop, rock, or jazz bands in informal contexts.
• ансамбль - Used for more formal or classical music groups, such as orchestras or choirs.

Usage Examples:

• Эта рок-группа очень популярна в России.

  This rock band is very popular in Russia.

• Мы ходили на концерт ансамбля классической музыки.

  We went to a concert by a classical music ensemble.

• Новая группа выпустила свой первый альбом.

  The new band released their first album.

2. A strip or loop of material (e.g., rubber band, headband)

Translation(s) & Context:

• лента - Refers to a ribbon, tape, or strip of material.
• повязка - Refers to a bandage or a headband, often in a medical or decorative context.

Usage Examples:

• У меня порвалась резиновая лента.

  My rubber band broke.

• Она завязала волосы яркой лентой.

  She tied her hair with a bright ribbon.

• На рану наложили повязку.

  A bandage was applied to the wound.

• У неё на голове была спортивная повязка.

  She had a sports headband on her head.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

группа (feminine noun):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	группа	группы
Genitive	группы	групп
Dative	группе	группам
Accusative	группу	группы
Instrumental	группой	группами
Prepositional	группе	группах

ансамбль (masculine noun): Declines as a standard masculine noun ending in a soft consonant (similar to "день").

лента (feminine noun): Follows the same declension pattern as "группа".

повязка (feminine noun): Follows standard feminine declension rules.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for группа (music band):

• команда
• коллектив

Note: "команда" is more informal and often implies a team, while "коллектив" can refer to any group, including non-musical ones.

Antonyms: None directly applicable for "band" in the musical sense.

Related Phrases:

• рок-группа - Rock band
• ансамбль народной музыки - Folk music ensemble
• резиновая лента - Rubber band
• повязка на голову - Headband

Usage Notes:

• "группа" is the most versatile and commonly used term for a music band, especially in casual conversation. It can also mean "group" in other contexts (e.g., a group of students).
• "ансамбль" is more formal and typically reserved for classical or traditional music groups. Using it for a rock band may sound odd.
• When referring to a physical band (e.g., ribbon or strip), "лента" is the go-to term for inanimate objects, while "повязка" is specific to bandages or wearable bands.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "ансамбль" for a modern rock or pop band.
  Incorrect: Это ансамбль рок-музыки.
  Correct: Это рок-группа.
  Explanation: "ансамбль" sounds overly formal and is associated with classical or traditional ensembles.
• Error: Confusing "лента" with "повязка" when referring to a medical bandage.
  Incorrect: У меня есть лента на руке после травмы.
  Correct: У меня есть повязка на руке после травмы.
  Explanation: "лента" refers to a ribbon or tape, not a medical bandage.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the term "группа" became especially popular during the Soviet era with the rise of rock and pop bands like "Кино" or "Машина Времени". These bands often carried cultural and political significance, reflecting societal changes.

Related Concepts:

• музыка (music)
• концерт (concert)
• оркестр (orchestra)