bandmaster

[ band-mas-ter, -mah-ster ]

noun

1. the conductor of a military band, circus band, etc.

bandmaster

/ ˈbændˌmɑːstə /

noun

1. the conductor of a band

Word History and Origins

Origin of bandmaster¹

First recorded in 1855–60; band ¹ + master

Example Sentences

Born in Novara, Italy, on April 27, 1920, he was the second son of a military bandmaster who stood him on a table to conduct a band when he was 5.

From New York Times

The bandmaster signals the band into a fast number, and Rosie moves the ball a dozen feet.

From Literature

It is an image that neatly conveys the idea that Klopp is the bandmaster and Liverpool’s fans his orchestra: He sets the rhythm, and they play the tune.

From New York Times

Warrant Officer first class bandmaster Simon Tripp was a 17-year-old trainee who was out practising on the parade ground and heard it happen.

From BBC

So if this is his last stand in New England, the South Dakota native whose great-great grandfather served as General George Custer’s bandmaster has one goal: win one more time.

From Washington Times