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drum corps

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

Origin of drum corps

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
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Historical Examples of drum corps

  • To avoid the drum-corps, he had to spend part of his time going away from it.

  • The drum-corps behind him was as terrifying as the band in front.

  • The drum-corps marched at the head of the two companies designated by Gerard.

    The Chouans

    Honore de Balzac