bandshell

Etymology

From band + shell.

bandshell means A large, outdoor performing venue typically used by bands and orchestras, with the roof protecting musicians from the elements and reflecting the sound towards the audience. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 91 out of 100.

noun

A large, outdoor performing venue typically used by bands and orchestras, with the roof protecting musicians from the elements and reflecting the sound towards the audience.“They approach the mountain through the city park. The breeze, flowing steadily down the slope from the empty bandshell, is cool out of the sun.”