bändit

Bändi is the Finnish word for a music band or group of musicians; bändit is the plural form. The term is borrowed from English band and was adopted into Finnish in the 20th century. It is a standard Finnish noun, and the plural is formed by adding the suffix -it to create bändit.

Usage and scope: The word covers bands across genres such as rock, pop, metal, and jazz, and can refer to both amateur and professional groups. It is widely used in media, schools, and everyday speech to describe acts performing in Finland. The term can appear in sentences like “Tämä bändi soittaa illalla” to denote a performing group.

Cultural note and examples: Finland has produced many internationally known bändit, including Nightwish, The Rasmus, HIM, Apocalyptica, and Sunrise Avenue. The Finnish live music scene features numerous festivals and venues where bändit perform, contributing to a diverse and active musical culture. See also List of Finnish bands.