Banquet
Dinner Party, Party, Feast
noun
The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.
At a banquet or dinner party, you don't only get food, you also 歌 GET (うたげ), which is you getting a song from a singer, because entertainment is just as important as the food when you have a feast such as this.
王子は、宴の最中に撃たれて死んだ。
The prince was shot dead during the feast.
こよいの宴は実に楽しいものですな。
The banquet this evening is truly fun, isn't it?
さぁ、宴じゃ宴じゃ！みんな、飲め飲め！
Alright, it's party time! Everyone, drink up, drink up!