drum major Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the leader of a marching band or drum corps

WordNet

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

Webster 1913