Band may refer to a specific group: · Musical ensemble, a company of musicians · Band , a range of frequencies or wavelengths used in radio transmission · Band , an idempotent semigroup · Band society, a small group of humans in a simple form of society · A herd or flock of animals, such as gorillas or coyotes Band can refer to a thin strip of material in a loop: · such as a rubber band or a wedding ring · Bands , two pieces of cloth fitted around the neck as part of formal clothing for clergy, academics and lawyers · Bird banding, placing a numbered bands of metal on birds' legs for identification · Bandolier - ammunition belt · A paper strip placed around a book for promotional purposes. In metals and semiconductors, band can refer to: · Valence band · Conduction band · Band gap