marching music

Band parade tunes

Marching music is music composed or arranged for walking in step, typically played by military or school bands during parades and ceremonies.

The strong, regular beat coordinates movement and maintains formation.

The marching music echoed down the street as the parade approached.

Sousa marches are the classic American example.

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