marching band
noun
: a group of musicians who play instruments while marching together at a parade or sports event
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The paper-cup coffee and sausages dipped in mustard gave the rally the feel of a backyard barbecue, and most workers chatted animatedly in small groups between speeches and a marching band performance.
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Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Beyoncé delivered a dazzling halftime performance on Christmas Day at NRG Stadium, where Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul marching band, Blue Ivy, and Shaboozey joined her for a show-stopping display of musical brilliance.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 31 Dec. 2024
Her performance also paid tribute the culture of historically Black colleges and universities by featuring a full marching band and majorette dancers, as well as a step show and pledges strolling by in honor of Black Greek life.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
It was introduced to Chiefs fans during a home game on Nov. 18, 1990 by the Northwest Missouri State University marching band, which was directed by a Florida State alumni.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Beyoncé delivered a dazzling halftime performance on Christmas Day at NRG Stadium, where Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul marching band, Blue Ivy, and Shaboozey joined her for a show-stopping display of musical brilliance.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 31 Dec. 2024
Her performance also paid tribute the culture of historically Black colleges and universities by featuring a full marching band and majorette dancers, as well as a step show and pledges strolling by in honor of Black Greek life.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
It was introduced to Chiefs fans during a home game on Nov. 18, 1990 by the Northwest Missouri State University marching band, which was directed by a Florida State alumni.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Marching band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marching%20band. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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