drum corps
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of drum corps
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Along the near mile of the cedar-lined street, there were glorious lights, children singing and a soul-thumping procession by alumni of the John Muir High School drum corps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2025
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
Visitors from elsewhere in the drum corps world that evening included John Crocken, a drumstick maker from Baltimore.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 3, 2021
And when the band was silent the drum corps beat the time on drums with muffled heads.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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