majorette
Pronunciation: [ˌmædʒəˈrɛt]
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Context: "performing arts"
(noun) a majorette is a young woman who leads a marching band and dances with a baton. She often wears a special uniform and performs routines during parades or sports events.
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The majorette twirled her baton beautifully during the parade.
Example
Unlike other girls in the band, she did not want to become a majorette.
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What skills does a majorette need to perform well?
Context: "music"
(noun) a majorette can also refer to a member of a drum and bugle corps who performs routines while marching. They add flair and excitement to the music with their dance and baton skills.
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The majorettes added a lot of energy to the drum corps performance.
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The event felt dull without the majorettes performing their lively routines.
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How do majorettes enhance the performance of the drum and bugle corps?
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