bandleader

[band-lee-der]

noun

1. the leader of a musical band, especially a dance band.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bandleader¹

First recorded in 1890–95; band ¹ + leader

Example Sentences

The jazz bandleader Duke Ellington claimed to be “crazy about baseball” and recalled working as a vendor at Washington Senators’ games.

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And to be able to serve as bandleader and drum leader, or drum major, for a group of incredible musicians is an absolute dream.

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Along with the three silver aluminium audition records, which are labelled by hand, a copy of Dame Vera's first record, It's Home, recorded in 1935 with bandleader Howard Baker, was also found.

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You’re never too many songs into a Low Cut Connie show when bandleader Adam Weiner runs his hands across the piano keys and declares, “I love everybody in this room right now.”

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According to a statement from his family, the bandleader passed away after a "prolonged battle" with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other health issues.

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