1. a person who leads or conducts a musical band

Examples

• The bandleader raised his baton to signal the start of the song.
• She became the bandleader after years of playing saxophone in the group.
• The famous bandleader toured the country with his jazz ensemble.
• Our school’s bandleader helped us prepare for the spring concert.
• The bandleader counted off the tempo before the musicians began playing.
• He was known as an innovative bandleader who mixed different musical styles.