Definition of "bandleader" [band•lead•er]

• One who conducts a musical band, especially a dance band. (noun)

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• "It's to a much lesser extent that Mr. Owens, who turned 68 last month, is known as a bandleader and star in his own right."
• "The bandleader was a malevolent jester, somewhat androgynous."
• "Soul Revival Cruz Contreras until recently had been best known as bandleader"