drum major

noun

the marching leader of a drum corps or a band.

Origin of drum major

First recorded in 1590–1600

Words nearby drum major

drum corps, drum into someone's head, drum kit, drum machine, drum magazine, drum major, drum majorette, drum membrane, drum out, drum paneling, drum printer

Example sentences from the Web for drum major

I beg your pardon for not knowing—would it be the drum-major, sir?

Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) |Maria Edgeworth
My friend the drum-major ecclesiastic was down upon me in a moment.

Roundabout Papers |William Makepeace Thackeray
Says the drum-major to Gardiner, "You are bad of the flux too, I see."

Narrative of the Life and Travels of Serjeant B—— |Robert Butler
She takes her pity out in action, like that quiet nurse, who was as cool as a drum-major till she took off her uniform—and then!

The Fruit of the Tree |Edith Wharton

The drum-major soon became emboldened and raised the tips of his fingers to his lips.

French and Oriental Love in a Harem |Mario Uchard

British Dictionary definitions for drum major

drum major

noun

the noncommissioned officer, usually of warrant officer's rank, who is appointed to command the corps of drums of a military band and who is in command of both the drums and the band when paraded together

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British Dictionary definitions for drum major

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BROWSE DICTIONARY

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drum major

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Origin of drum major

Words nearby drum major

Example sentences from the Web for drum major

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