Drum Major
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /drum-may-jer/
Also spelled or known as: Field Commander
Plural: Drum Majors
Related: Conductor, Marching Band
What does Drum Major mean? A leader of a marching band or drum corps responsible for directing performances, maintaining discipline, and leading rehearsals and parades.
A drum major conducts the ensemble using hand signals, a baton, or a mace and serves as the primary visual leader during performances.
Drum Major synonyms: Field Commander, Marching Band Leader, Drum Corps Leader
Example sentence: “The drum major signaled the band to begin the halftime performance.”
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