majorette

• Nom désignant une femme qui manie un bâton de commandement et qui précède ou accompagne souvent un orchestre ou une fanfare lors de défilés.

A noun referring to a female performer who twirls a baton and often leads or accompanies a marching band.

1. Baton twirlerB1formal

   A female performer who skillfully twirls a baton while leading or accompanying a marching band, often in parades.

   meneuse de claque avec bâton

   • The majorette led the parade with impressive baton twirling.
   • She practiced for hours to become a majorette in the school band.
   • The crowd cheered as the majorette tossed the baton high in the air.

   Synonymesbaton twirlerdrum majorettetwirler

2. Drum majorB1formal

   A female leader of a marching band, responsible for directing the musicians and setting the tempo.

   meneuse de claque

   • The majorette gave the signal for the band to start playing.
   • As a majorette, she commanded the band with precise gestures.
   • The majorette's uniform was decorated with gold braid and epaulets.