Definition of "steel band" [steel band]

• A band of Trinidadian origin, composed chiefly of tuned percussion instruments fashioned from oil drums. (noun)

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• "A steel band had clapped inward from the rim of the hole to encircle his neck, and Keris whipped his head back in outrage."