Here are some examples:
* "Band" as a group of musicians:
* "Wide" - Wide band (referring to a musical genre with a wide range of instruments or styles)
* "Big" - Big band (referring to a large orchestra)
* "Rock" - Rock band (referring to a group playing rock music)
* "Jazz" - Jazz band (referring to a group playing jazz music)
* "Band" as a strip or ring:
* "Rubber" - Rubber band (referring to a flexible band made of rubber)
* "Metal" - Metal band (referring to a band made of metal)
* "Hair" - Hair band (referring to a band worn in hair)
* "Band" as a group of people:
* "Gang" - Gang band (referring to a group of people involved in criminal activity)
* "Pirate" - Pirate band (referring to a group of pirates)
Therefore, the correct prefix for "band" depends entirely on what kind of "band" you are referring to.