drum corps
- a band, especially a marching band, of drum players usually under the direction of a drum major.
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Origin of drum corps
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
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To avoid the drum-corps, he had to spend part of his time going away from it.
Life's Minor CollisionsFrances Warner
The drum-corps behind him was as terrifying as the band in front.
Life's Minor CollisionsFrances Warner
The drum-corps marched at the head of the two companies designated by Gerard.
The ChouansHonore de Balzac