drum major

Noun

Meaning

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The chief or first drummer of a regiment; an instructor of drummers.

The marching leader of a military band.

A noisy gathering. [R.] See under Drum, n., 4.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

brigade knight lieutenant ensign corporal lance captain cadet cornet adjutant general director conductor brigadier generalissimo
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Antonyms

rule follower blind fools of fate slaves of circumstance

Hypernyms

director conductor music director

Examples

After every pre-game show at Florida State University when the section (known by all the marching band members as "Flush") run in a circle around the Seminole head on the field with the head drum major in the center of the circle. Source: Internet

Fundamental commands and drill down In some marching bands, a drum major has the option to give out a set of commands to the rest of the band either vocally, by hand command, or by whistle. Source: Internet

There are occasional, more flamboyant variations, such as the windmill action of the saluting arm given by the Madison Scouts drum major, or the running of the saluting hand around the brim of the hat worn by the Cavaliers drum major. Source: Internet

Bullard High School Panther Band senior head drum major Matthew Bradley was named as the second chair trumpet player in the Texas All-State Jazz Band. Source: Internet

For example, the Florida A&M Marching 100 fields one drum major for each president in the university's history. Source: Internet

Marching band The drum major of the Spirit of Troy wears a more elaborate uniform and conducts the band with a sword. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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