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

The Haitian crooner and bandleader Arly Larivière knows a few things about getting people onto a dance floor. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

The actress is rock and roll royalty, being the daughter of The Mamas and the Papas bandleader John Phillips. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026

She was backed by keyboard player Richard Dennison, bassist Tom Rutledge and guitarist/bandleader Kent Wells. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

His big Hollywood break came in 2015 as bandleader for James Corden’s late-night show, which ran until 2023. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above