baton bah-TON Your browser does not support the audio element. [ French ] Definition 1. The tapered stick used by the conductor to define the beat of the music. 2. A large ornamented tapered rod or mace used by a drum major in a marching band or military band. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-05-18 21:47:32