1. The chief or first drummer of a regiment; an instructor of
drummers.
[1913 Webster]
2. The marching leader of a military band. [U.S.]
[1913 Webster]
3. A noisy gathering. [R.] See under {Drum}, n., 4. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
drum major — drum majors 1) N COUNT A drum major is a sergeant in the army who is in charge of the drummers in a military band, or who leads the band when they are marching. [BRIT] 2) N COUNT A drum major is a man who leads a marching band by walking in front … English dictionary
drum major — [ US ˈ. ˌ..] n the male leader of a ↑marching band … Dictionary of contemporary English
drum major — noun count the leader of a military MARCHING BAND … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
drum major — n. a person who leads a marching band, keeping time with a baton … English World dictionary
Drum major — A drum major leading an Austrian marching band A drum major is the leader of a marching band, drum and bugle corps, or pipe band, usually positioned at the head of the band or corps. The drum major, who is often dressed in more ornate clothing… … Wikipedia
drum major — noun the leader of a marching band or drum corps (Freq. 1) • Derivationally related forms: ↑drum majorette • Hypernyms: ↑conductor, ↑music director, ↑director * * * noun, pl ⋯ jors [count] : the leader of a marching band … Useful english dictionary
drum major — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms drum major : singular drum major plural drum majors the leader of a military marching band … English dictionary
drum-major — drumˈ maˈjor noun The marching leader of a military band • • • Main Entry: ↑drum … Useful english dictionary
drum major — drum′ ma jor n. mad the leader of a marching band • Etymology: 1590–1600 … From formal English to slang
Drum major (rank) — The title Drum Major is an appointment, not a military rank. Contents 1 Military Position 2 History 3 See also 4 References 5 … Wikipedia
