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.
Valved brass wind instrument
- tromboneSlide-operated brass instrument
- tubaLowest brass instrument
- cornetValved wind instrument
- sousaphoneBody-encircling parade horn
euphonium · flugelhorn · snare drum · bass drum · cymbals · fife · piccolo · clarinet
Ceremonial public procession
- processionFormal moving line
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- tributeOffering of respect
fanfare · inauguration · commemoration · anthem · wreath-laying · taps · reveille · retreat
One who directs musicians
- drum majorMarching band's head
- bandmasterMusical ensemble director
- musiciansPeople who create music
- sectionDistinct divided part
formation · repertoire · arrangement · instrumentation · corps · fife and drum
Rhythmic pulse or pattern
- drillHole-boring device
- formationCreation or arrangement
- marchingRhythmic group walking
- quickstepFast-paced ballroom dance
slow march · double time · precision · step · pace · column · review · passing out
Official song of praise
- national anthemOfficial patriotic composition
- flagCloth symbol or signal
- veteransFormer armed forces members
- serviceAid or maintenance
valor · heroes · liberty · allegiance · loyalty · pride · homeland · tradition
Ceremonial military attire
- dress bluesFormal military uniform
- ceremonial dressFormal attire for rituals
- medalsAwards for achievement
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
beret · service cap · epaulettes · braiding · sash · plume · shako · bearskin
trumpet
Valved brass wind instrument
sousaphone · euphonium · flugelhorn · snare drum · bass drum · cymbals · fife · piccolo · clarinet · bugle
parade
Ceremonial public procession
- processionFormal moving line
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- honorsRecognition for achievement
tribute · fanfare · inauguration · commemoration · anthem · wreath-laying · taps · reveille · retreat · changing of the guard
conductor
One who directs musicians
- drum majorMarching band's head
- bandmasterMusical ensemble director
- musiciansPeople who create music
section · formation · repertoire · arrangement · instrumentation · corps · fife and drum
cadence
Rhythmic pulse or pattern
quickstep · slow march · double time · precision · step · pace · column · review · passing out · halftime show
anthem
Official song of praise
- national anthemOfficial patriotic composition
- flagCloth symbol or signal
- veteransFormer armed forces members
service · valor · heroes · liberty · allegiance · loyalty · pride · homeland · tradition · colors
dress uniform
Ceremonial military attire
- dress bluesFormal military uniform
- ceremonial dressFormal attire for rituals
- medalsAwards for achievement
insignia · beret · service cap · epaulettes · braiding · sash · plume · shako · bearskin · spats
- Estonian Militaryconscripts, reserve forces, infantry brigade, combat units, headquarters
- radioFM radio, crystal set, AM radio, radio station, radio broadcast
- bandsbrass bands, marching bands, concert bands, community bands, brass ensemble
- Inaugurationoath of office, inaugural address, swearing-in, swearing in, presidential oath
- music groupschoir, orchestra, chorus, duo, trio
- musical ensemblesduet, orchestra, trio, quartet, quintet
military bandsymphony orchestra
Large ensemble for classical music
chamber ensemble · string quartet · philharmonic orchestra · rock band · garage band
military bandcommunity band
Amateur local music group
town band · street musicians · church choir · school band · buskers
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