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bandmaster

American

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

noun

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

bandmaster British

/ ˈbændˌmɑːstə /

noun

the conductor of a band

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Etymology

Origin of bandmaster

First recorded in 1855–60; band ¹ + master

Example Sentences

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Attitude Towards Press: Jagger attempted to keep the event secret, not even telling his bandmates until 24 hours beforehand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

He read books on finance in his free time and helped his bandmates with their taxes.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Either way, the onetime roommates and bandmates pioneered a discomfiting broken-doll aesthetic of smudged eyeliner, smeared lipstick and plastic barrettes clipped to hanks of bleached-out hair.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

He admits that the gossip and speculation, combined with bitter, post-break-up interviews by his bandmates, dented his ego.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

And I was starting to become more comfortable with Adam’s bandmates, and had even learned a few words of rock-talk.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman

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