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drum major

/ˈdrʌm ˌmeɪdʒər/

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/ˈdrʌm ˌmeɪdʒər/B2formalart
  • ruЧеловек, который ведет марширующий оркестр, часто задавая темп и движения с помощью жезла или булавы, а иногда исполняя сложные вращательные трюки.

A person who leads a marching band, often by directing the tempo and movements with a baton or mace, and sometimes performing elaborate twirling routines.

  1. Marching band leaderB1formalamerican

    The leader of a marching band, drum corps, or parade, often responsible for directing the group's movements and keeping time.

    ruЛидер марширующего оркестра

    • The drum major led the band onto the field with a flourish.
    • She was chosen as the drum major for the homecoming parade.
    • The drum major's baton twirling was a highlight of the performance.