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Corps
Corps noun - The body of people in a profession or field of activity.
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Competitive marching bands and drum corps normally have elaborate salutes given by the drum major/field commander at the start of the performance to signal the band's readiness to begin.
Source: Strange Salute - On a related note: Drum corps do not have woodwinds, so please don't call them "bands".
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Some bands devise a new salute each year that goes with the theme of their show, while others, especially world-class drum corps such as the Cavaliers, have an iconic salute used every year.
Source: Strange Salute
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