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drum corps

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of drum corps

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

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He started things just after team elder Kane started things, in the 38th minute, to the sound of the Senegalese drum corps that graced the match with its usual and astonishing endurance.

From Washington Post • Dec. 4, 2022

There were bagpipes and the drum corps playing “Amazing Grace,” with an American flag punctuating the moment.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2021

“Please don’t call drum corps a ‘subculture,’” said Ives, a salesman for a kitchen design firm who met his wife, Terri, through the activity.

From Washington Times • Apr. 3, 2021

Then the lights were turned up and the Trojan band and the drum corps had thousands of us on our feet!

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2021

The Odessa High drum corps marched around the stadium doing rolls with joyous, gyrating turns.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger