corps

chorus [noun] a group of singers and dancers in a musical show.

Here's a fairly straightforward definition of "drum corps" from Wikipedia: A drum and bugle corps is a musical marching unit consisting of brass instruments, percussion instruments and color guard. Drum corps are specialized marching bands.

A Corps style band is a type of marching band based on those of Drum Corps International. Notable differences include the introduction of the roll step, backwards marching and sliding, and the "8 to 5" step size. A state fanfare trumpeter of the PLA National Marching Band, which is considered to be a Corps style band.

The mission of Drum Corps International is to bring the life-enriching benefits and enjoyment of marching music performing arts to more people worldwide. We do this by creating a stage for participating organizations to engage in education, competition, entertainment, and the promotion of individual growth.

: a group of persons associated together or acting under common direction. especially : a body of persons having a common activity or occupation.

Corps (/kɔːr/; plural corps /kɔːrz/; from French corps, from the Latin corpus "body") is a term used for several different kinds of organization. A military innovation by Napoleon I, the formation was first named as such in 1805.

Drum corps are specialized marching bands. Typically operating as independent organizations (no scholastic affiliation), drum corps perform on-field competitions, parades, festivals and other civic functions.

First, drum corps use only brass instrumentation – no woodwinds like saxophones, clarinets and flutes. Second, most marching bands (in the United States) are affiliated with schools and are usually inclusive – everyone who wants to participate is accommodated.

A Corps style band is a type of marching band based on those of Drum Corps International. Notable differences include the introduction of the roll step, backwards marching and sliding, and the "8 to 5" step size.

Drum Corps International World Class Champions

• Blue Devils – 21 titles (2 ties)
• The Cadets – 10 titles (1 tie)
• The Cavaliers – 7 titles (1 tie)
• Santa Clara Vanguard – 7 titles (1 tie)
• Madison Scouts – 2 titles.
• Phantom Regiment – 2 titles (1 tie)
• Anaheim Kingsmen – 1 title.
• Star of Indiana – 1 title.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to corps, such as: band, body, contingent, crew, detachment, and division.

Synonyms of corps (noun group trained for action) band. body. contingent. crew. detachment.