bandmaster

[ band-mas-ter, -mah-ster ]

/ ˈbændˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər /

the conductor of a military band, circus band, etc.

Origin of bandmaster

First recorded in 1855–60; band¹ + master

The ship entered the harbor of Rio, and the bandmaster immediately took to his bed with all the symptoms of yellow fever.

The Myths and Fables of To-Day |Samuel Adams Drake
"That's fine music, Volmer," Rupert was saying to the bandmaster, as the music ceased.

Added Upon |Nephi Anderson
Amongst those who came to visit my father in his illness was Tchitchick the bandmaster.

Jewish Children |Sholem Naumovich Rabinovich
All the ladies of the town were there on the platform, and, in his turn, the bandmaster from the village of Mourmillon came up.

Maupassant Original Short Stories (180), Complete |Guy de Maupassant

In his dealings with the drama Dickens was frequently his own bandmaster and director of the music.

Charles Dickens and Music |James T. Lightwood

bandmaster

/ (ˈbændˌmɑːstə) /

the conductor of a band