noun
band (music group), ribbon; tape
A2
'Band' can mean a music group (die Band) or a ribbon/tape (das Band). Plural: Bands (for music) or Bänder (for tapes). Gender changes by meaning: die Band (group), das Band (ribbon). Use context to decide; forms and plural differ accordingly.
Examples
Die Zuschauer hörten der Band zu, als die Lichter gedimmt wurden.
The spectators listened to the band when the lights were dimmed.
Sie band das Paket mit einem bunten Band zu.
She tied the package with a colorful ribbon.
Ich höre gerne Bands wie Rammstein.
I like to listen to bands like Rammstein.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a musical group on stage with a banner 'Band'.
Same as English 'band'.
This sense is feminine here: 'die Band' for the music group.