bandleader

noun

band·​lead·​er ˈband-ˌlē-dər 

: the conductor of a band (such as a dance band)

Examples of bandleader in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ennio Gatti, Colón’s former musical director and bandleader, will lead the original 13-member band for the tribute. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

Her father, Freddie, was a bandleader during World War II with roots in vaudeville, and her mother, Zare, was an independent businesswoman. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026

Batiste was the show's bandleader for seven years, all while continuing to create his own music. — Marc Lieberman, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026

Variety’s Marc Malkin makes an appearance as bandleader Glenn Miller. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above