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bandmaster

American  
[band-mas-ter, -mah-ster] / ˈbændˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər /

noun

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


bandmaster British  
/ ˈbændˌmɑːstə /

noun

  1. the conductor of a band

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of bandmaster

First recorded in 1855–60; band 1 + master

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Phillips was the Broncos’ beloved bandmaster when they were riding firetrucks in a downtown parade and Von Miller was showing off the Super Bowl trophy 2½ years ago.

From Washington Times Oct. 11, 2018

The son of a renowned Italian immigrant bandmaster, Mr. Creatore began his career by writing advertising jingles and graduated to books, plays and, most notably, songs.

From New York Times Dec. 15, 2015

"Granddad was the flute player and bandmaster in the Apprentice Boys flute band, but I learned how to really play from my uncle."

From BBC Mar. 9, 2015

When we opened the double doors to Ives' studio the first things I saw were his battered hat on a shelf, beside it his bandmaster father's cornet.

From Slate Sep. 20, 2011

As soon as enough unconscious men had been collected in the ambulances, the medical officer signaled the bandmaster to strike up the band and end the parade.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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