military march

Thân thiện

The band played a lively military march during the parade.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Brisk marching music suitable for troops marching in a military parade: A "military march" is a specific type of instrumental music characterized by a strong, regular rhythm and a tempo designed to accompany and regulate the pace of marching soldiers. It is typically performed by a military band.

Usage

• The primary use of "military march" is to refer to the musical composition itself.
  • The band played a rousing military march as the veterans paraded.
  • Composers like John Philip Sousa are famous for their military marches.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The sound of a military march filled the air during the ceremony.
  • He collected recordings of classic military marches from different countries.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metonymically to refer to the event or atmosphere associated with such music.
  • The whole day had the feeling of a military march, with its strict schedule and rhythmic drills.

Variants and Related Words

• March (n): A piece of music with a strong regular rhythm, often but not exclusively for marching. A "military march" is a subcategory.
• Marching music (n): The broader genre to which a military march belongs.
• Quick march (n): A specific type of military march performed at a brisk pace.

Synonyms

• Martial music: Music intended for use in military contexts.
• March tune: A simpler, more general term for a melody in march time.

Related Phrases

• In march time: Played with the rhythm characteristic of a march.
  • The piece was written in a lively march time.

Học thuật

Noun

1. brisk marching music suitable for troops marching in a military parade

Từ đồng nghĩa

• military music
• martial music