drum corps

noun

a band, especially a marching band, of drum players usually under the direction of a drum major.

Origin of drum corps

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Words nearby drum corps

druidism, druidology, drum, drum and bugle corps, drum brake, drum corps, drum into someone's head, drum kit, drum machine, drum magazine, drum major

Example sentences from the Web for drum corps

  • The drum-corps marched at the head of the two companies designated by Gerard.

    The Chouans |Honore de Balzac

  • To avoid the drum-corps, he had to spend part of his time going away from it.

    Life's Minor Collisions |Frances Warner

  • The drum-corps behind him was as terrifying as the band in front.

    Life's Minor Collisions |Frances Warner