army band

Uniformed brass ensemble

An army band is a musical ensemble attached to a military unit, performing at ceremonies, parades, and official functions.

Army bands play marches, anthems, and ceremonial music, maintaining morale and military tradition: The army band led the Memorial Day parade.

Related

brass section · drums · trumpet · parade · stars and stripes · uniform · ceremony · honor guard · color guard · bugle · regiment · procession · fanfare · dress uniform · trombone · battalion · formation · cadence

Opposites
military vs. civilian musical ensemble

army bandsymphony orchestra

Large ensemble for classical music

community band · jazz ensemble · rock band · street musicians · philharmonic

combat vs. non-combat military function

army bandcombat unit

Organized military fighting group

infantry · special forces · frontline troops · combat brigade · assault team

military function

army bandcombat unit

Organized military fighting group

infantry · special forces · combat troops · assault team · strike force

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G