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drum major
noun
the marching leader of a drum corps or a band.
Origin:
1590–1600
1590–1600
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| drum major | |
| —n | |
| 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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