marching band

noun

: a group of musicians who play instruments while marching together at a parade or sports event

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The evening event included community groups such as Scouts and Cub Scouts, local restaurants such as Fogo de Chão, and a performance from the Carl Sandburg High School marching band. Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025 In years past, the band performed the album live as The Black Parade, MCR’s alter ego, clad in black, military marching band uniforms. Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2025 To the beat of a militaristic drum, with actors depicting despots and soldiers, the band took the stage donned in black marching band uniforms evoking the album’s original concept art. Andrew McGowan, Variety, 28 July 2025 Kanye West plays an unofficial showcase at the vacant Seaholm Power Plant with Jay-Z, Mos Def and the Reagan High School marching band. Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for marching band

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“Marching band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marching%20band. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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