drum major

noun

the marching leader of a drum corps or a band.

Words nearby drum major

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Origin of drum major

First recorded in 1590–1600

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Examples from the Web for drum major

I beg your pardon for not knowing—would it be the drum-major, sir?
Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10)|Maria Edgeworth
My friend the drum-major ecclesiastic was down upon me in a moment.
Roundabout Papers|William Makepeace Thackeray
Says the drum-major to Gardiner, "You are bad of the flux too, I see."
Narrative of the Life and Travels of Serjeant B——|Robert Butler
She takes her pity out in action, like that quiet nurse, who was as cool as a drum-major till she took off her uniform—and then!
The Fruit of the Tree|Edith Wharton

The drum-major soon became emboldened and raised the tips of his fingers to his lips.
French and Oriental Love in a Harem|Mario Uchard

British Dictionary definitions for drum major

drum major

noun

the noncommissioned officer, usually of warrant officer's rank, who is appointed to command the corps of drums of a military band and who is in command of both the drums and the band when paraded together

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drum major

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