drum corps

noun

1. a band, especially a marching band, of drum players usually under the direction of a drum major.

Word History and Origins

Origin of drum corps¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

He had to learn the show style on the job, a technique that was vastly different from drum corps, the more militarized, technically challenging style that most high school bands learn.

From Los Angeles Times

“Death to My Hometown” carried a faint whiff of Revolutionary War cosplay as several E Streeters temporarily became a miniature fife and drum corps.

From Los Angeles Times

Argentina had a boisterous section of fans — including a drum corps — at the match at Eden Park.

From Seattle Times

This stretch of summer is crucial for Southwind, one of 40 marching ensembles that compete under Drum Corps International, which has maintained the nation’s post-World War I tradition of civilian drum and bugle corps.

From New York Times

Some of the instructors recalled instances from their own drum corps days when water breaks were not encouraged or outright withheld as punishment for a subpar rehearsal.

From New York Times