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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Ahead of their set, bandleader Marcus Mumford sat down with Fallon for an interview and playfully chided him for his short intro at the anniversary event. Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025 As a bandleader, Ayers’ albums include 20 studio records, nine collaborative releases and six live ones. Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 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. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025 This documentary, as its title implies, tracks the life, times, and art of Sly Stone, the legendary bandleader of Sly & the Family Stone. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bandleader

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 Apr. 2025.

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