military band

Marching brass ensemble

A military band is a musical ensemble affiliated with armed forces, typically performing marches, ceremonial music, and patriotic pieces.

Military bands play at parades, official functions, and public events.

The instrumentation usually features brass, woodwinds, and percussion: The military band led the Memorial Day parade.

instruments

trumpet

Valved brass wind instrument

  • tromboneSlide-operated brass instrument
  • tubaLowest brass instrument
  • cornetValved wind instrument

sousaphone · euphonium · flugelhorn · snare drum · bass drum · cymbals · fife · piccolo · clarinet · bugle

ceremony

parade

Ceremonial public procession

tribute · fanfare · inauguration · commemoration · anthem · wreath-laying · taps · reveille · retreat · changing of the guard

ensemble

conductor

One who directs musicians

section · formation · repertoire · arrangement · instrumentation · corps · fife and drum

march

cadence

Rhythmic pulse or pattern

quickstep · slow march · double time · precision · step · pace · column · review · passing out · halftime show

patriotic

anthem

Official song of praise

service · valor · heroes · liberty · allegiance · loyalty · pride · homeland · tradition · colors

uniform

dress uniform

Ceremonial military attire

insignia · beret · service cap · epaulettes · braiding · sash · plume · shako · bearskin · spats

Categories
Opposites
musical ensemble type

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Large ensemble for classical music

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institutional affiliation

military bandcommunity band

Amateur local music group

town band · street musicians · church choir · school band · buskers

Family

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