bandleader

noun

band·​lead·​er ˈband-ˌlē-dər How to pronounce bandleader (audio)
: the conductor of a band (such as a dance band)

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If Detroit can make it to the big one, expect this offense to go off with Goff as bandleader. The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 She’s released a number of recordings as a bandleader and has played alongside such talents as Nancy Wilson, Dianne Reeves, Chaka Khan, Ledisi, Kelly Rowland, Dionne Warwick, Janelle Monáe, Aretha Franklin and Beyonce. Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025 As bandleader, Miller's mission was to boost the morale of American soldiers stationed across Europe with music. Julian Ring, NPR, 14 Dec. 2024 While playing guitar and singing for a local rumba band, Siboney Septet, including at the Roney Plaza Hotel, he was discovered by popular bandleader Xavier Cugat, who invited him to join his orchestra. Raj Tawney, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bandleader 

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bandleader was in 1869

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“Bandleader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bandleader. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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