drum corps

American  

noun

1. a band, especially a marching band, of drum players usually under the direction of a drum major.

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Etymology

Origin of drum corps

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

There were bagpipes and the drum corps playing “Amazing Grace,” with an American flag punctuating the moment.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2021

A fife and drum corps perform at King and Market streets before the parade passes through.

From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2021

“The oldest uniform we have is from American Legion SAL Post 344 of Jeanette, Pa., in 1924,” said Ives, 63, who’s been marching in drum corps since his Kensington childhood.

From Washington Times • Apr. 3, 2021

Then the lights were turned up and the Trojan band and the drum corps had thousands of us on our feet!

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2021

And when the band was silent the drum corps beat the time on drums with muffled heads.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison