quick march

Thân thiện

The soldiers begin their quick march across the parade ground.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A military marching pace: A specific, brisk marching speed used by military personnel, faster than a slow march but slower than a double time. It is a standardized pace for organized troop movement.

Usage

• The term "quick march" is primarily used as a command or to describe the action of marching at this specific pace. It is a set phrase in military and ceremonial contexts.
• Example as a command: The sergeant barked, "Quick march!" and the platoon moved off in unison.
• Example describing action: The troops moved in a quick march past the reviewing stand.

Advanced Usage

• "to quick march" (verb, less common): To move at the quick march pace. This verbal form is derived from the command.
  • The unit will quick march to the designated coordinates.

Variants and Related Words

• Quick time (n): The specific cadence or rhythm (often measured in steps per minute) that defines a quick march.
• Slow march (n): A slower, more deliberate marching pace, often used for funeral processions.
• Double time (n): A running march pace, significantly faster than the quick march.

Synonyms

• Brisk pace: A general term for fast walking, but lacks the specific military connotation.
• Forced march: A long, fast march, often under demanding conditions, which may be conducted at a quick march pace or faster.

Related Phrases

• "At the quick march": A phrase describing the manner of movement.
  • The soldiers advanced at the quick march.
• "Order to quick march": The command to begin marching at this pace.

Học thuật

Noun

1. marching at quick time