bandmaster
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bandmaster
Example Sentences
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The park became a major social center, especially with crowd-attracting acts such as bandmaster John Phillip Sousa, who in 1905 performed at the Casino Theater, an outdoor playhouse.
From Washington Times • Jun. 12, 2017
"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
A battered old flute was found for him at the school and he had lessons with a local bandmaster.
From The Guardian • Jan. 23, 2011
Friday nights were college nights at Club Victor, which meant no cover charge and a chance to dance to the offerings of a local bandmaster, Vic Meyers.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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