noun
band member; member of a (rock) band
Commonly refers to a member of a rock or pop band, especially in casual contexts.
from English bandman
彼はプロのバンドマンとして全国をツアーしている。
He tours the country as a professional band member.
学生時代、バンドマンに憧れてギターを始めた。
In my student days, I admired band members and started playing guitar.
noun
Rare term; may refer to a member of a military or brass band, but this usage is uncommon in modern Japanese.
古い文献では「バンドマン」が軍楽隊の奏者を指すことがある。
In older texts, 'バンドマン' can refer to a military bandsman.