cover band
A band that plays covers of other artists' songs, as opposed to performing original material. Wasei-eigo from English 'copy band'.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from copy band
He plays guitar in a cover band on weekends.
That live house has many cover band performances.
Alternate spelling with interpunct; less common in everyday use.
Wasei-eigo from English 'copy band', meaning a band that plays cover versions of songs.