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drum corps

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noun

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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Historical Examples of drum corps

To avoid the drum-corps, he had to spend part of his time going away from it.
Life's Minor Collisions
Frances Warner
The drum-corps behind him was as terrifying as the band in front.
Life's Minor Collisions
Frances Warner
The drum-corps marched at the head of the two companies designated by Gerard.
The Chouans
Honore de Balzac