Marine Band

Seafaring musical ensemble

Marine Band refers to a military musical ensemble, particularly the United States Marine Band, the oldest professional musical organization in America, established in 1798.

It performs at presidential inaugurations and White House functions, earning the nickname "The President's Own." Marine Band also names a style of harmonica made by Hohner, popular for blues and folk music: He played a Marine Band harmonica on the porch.

Related

ensemble · marching · uniform · dress blues · parade · White House · concert · patriotic · Fourth of July · stars and stripes · ceremonial · honor guard · standing at attention · bugle · drums · regiment · bandmaster · anthem

Opposites
military vs. civilian musical ensemble

Marine Bandcommunity band

Amateur local music group

garage band · indie band · street musician · church choir · barbershop quartet

musical genre and style

Marine Bandrock group

Musical act with guitars

jam band · DJ

institutional prestige and formality

Marine Bandgarage band

Amateur home-based musical group

open mic performer · busker · one-man band · bar band · wedding band

Family

marine, band, marines, mariner, marina, maritime, submarine, ultramarines, bands

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G