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banda de guerra

Also spelled: bandas independientes · banda

Definition

A school marching band of percussion and brass that performs in the national holiday parades. Rivalry between school bands ( and independent bands) sustains an entire subculture with followers, uniforms and competitions.

Example

That school's band starts practicing in March.La banda de guerra de ese colegio practica desde marzo.

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Where it is used
nationwide
Currency
in use today
Origin
Tradición escolar cívica.

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