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drum and bugle corps

American  

noun

  1. a marching band of drum players and buglers.


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This stretch of summer is crucial for Southwind, one of 40 marching ensembles that compete under Drum Corps International, which has maintained the nation’s post-World War I tradition of civilian drum and bugle corps.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2023

Arena, who began marching in 1966 with the Philadelphia Police Athletic League Cadets, remains active with three drum and bugle corps, a jazz band, and a choir.

From Washington Times • Apr. 3, 2021

SAT Seattle Cascades drum and bugle corps hosts competition with seven bands, 7 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2017

That was something we watched from the sideline — as fans, cheerleaders or members of the band or the drum and bugle corps.

From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2011

At the same time we were both getting all this attention together with the drum and bugle corps.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston