Bandsman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bandsman is a noun meaning (music, military) A player in a musical band, especially a military or brass band.
Meaning
(music, military) A player in a musical band, especially a military or brass band.
More Meanings
- (mining, historical) A labourer (loader) working with a band of men.
Example Sentences
It was military bandsmen, their uniform coats unbuttoned, who supplied the merry tune, from a clarinet, a tuba, a fife.
‘Honourable’ bandsman Thomas James will feature in display at National Army Museum highlighting service of black soldiers in Napoleonic wars[.]
If the reader finds a certain monotony in the words chosen by the translator I hope he will realize that the bandsman has to operate within the limits of his instrument.
Word Forms
- bandsmen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bandmember, bandleader, bassman, baritonist, bandolist, player.
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