Definition of Drum major. Meaning of Drum major. Synonyms of Drum major

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Definition of Drum major

Drum major
Drum major Drum" ma"jor . 1. The chief or first drummer of a regiment; an instructor of drummers. 2. The marching leader of a military band. [U.S.] 3. A noisy gathering. [R.] See under Drum, n., 4.

Meaning of Drum major from wikipedia

- A drum major or field commander is the leader of a marching band, drum and bugle corps, or pipe band, usually positioned at the head of the band or corps...
- Drum major may refer to: Drum major (marching band), leader of a civilian marching band, drum and bugle corps, or pipe band Drum major (military), leader...
- The Drum Major Institute is a non-profit American organization which focuses on democracy, peace and justice. It began in 1961, as a progressive think...
- A drum major in the military is the individual leading a military band or a field unit (corps of drums, fanfare band, pipe band or drum and bugle corps)...
- "Drum Major, Minor Major, Sergeant Major, or C Sharp Major". Once he joined the army during World War II, he was quickly promoted to the rank of Major...
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- The drum major backbend is an elaborate salute performed by drum majors in many American university marching bands. It is executed prior to college football...
- The Drum Major General was a royal appointment in the British Army used from the mid-17th century and into the 18th century. Under this appointment, all...
- warrant officer class 2. "Drum Major" is not a rank itself but an appointment. The Corps Drum Major RM, the most senior drum major in the Royal Marines, can...
- Drum Major Robert Steele (c. 1760 – June 22, 1833) was an America Revolutionary War drummer and drum major. Steele was born in about 1760 in M****achusetts...