marching band
noun
: a group of musicians who play instruments while marching together at a parade or sports event
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Played by Nick Cannon, Devon joins the marching band at Atlanta A&T University, where his confidence quickly clashes with his section leader’s discipline.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
On fall game days, the football team and marching band parade onto the field to loud cheers and hollers, fresh out of a Friday Night Lights episode.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
In that position, Eugene effectively leads the marching band by demonstrating confidence and poise while inspiring fellow musicians and fostering a positive band culture, Croft said about Eugene in the nomination.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Lemon turned toward the marching band and started acting as its conductor as a celebration for his first career rushing touchdown and a 38-24 advantage with 8:20 remaining on the clock.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
On fall game days, the football team and marching band parade onto the field to loud cheers and hollers, fresh out of a Friday Night Lights episode.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
In that position, Eugene effectively leads the marching band by demonstrating confidence and poise while inspiring fellow musicians and fostering a positive band culture, Croft said about Eugene in the nomination.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Lemon turned toward the marching band and started acting as its conductor as a celebration for his first career rushing touchdown and a 38-24 advantage with 8:20 remaining on the clock.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Marching band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marching%20band. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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