bandmaster

[ band-mas-ter, -mah-ster ]

noun

1. the conductor of a military band, circus band, etc.

bandmaster

/ ˈbændˌmɑːstə /

noun

1. the conductor of a band

Word History and Origins

Origin of bandmaster¹

First recorded in 1855–60; band ¹ + master

Example Sentences

It was the maid of the lady in the cavalry regiment, a hardened heart, as two stewards and a bandmaster on board could testify.

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All the ladies of the town were there on the platform, and, in his turn, the bandmaster from the village of Mourmillon came up.

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And the bandmaster'll cuff your head every day for months before you get such another chance.

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And the next instant the bandmaster waved his baton, the music crashed all at once, and the first dance was begun.

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The brass band, being placed in a circle with the bandmaster in the centre, commenced performing music which was rather mixed.

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