drum major

noun

: the leader of a marching band

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Perry, who is now studying at UIC, was a drum major at Rich Township who also played for Crews in the Prairie State College Wind Ensemble. C. R. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025 And those drum majors, their endurance, the energy, the showmanship is absolutely incredible. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 May 2025 The presentation opened with a marching band performance that lasted for more than five minutes, made up of musicians from Jackson State and Delaware State plus a gameday-ready Mickey Mouse as drum major. Selome Hailu, Variety, 14 May 2025 As economists never tire of reminding us, Snap, Crackle and their buddy in the drum major’s busby helped steer Kellogg’s through a period of unprecedented catastrophe. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drum major

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drum major was in 1807

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“Drum major.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drum%20major. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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drum major

noun
: the leader of a marching band
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