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"Charge" is a bugle call that signals the command to execute a cavalry or infantry charge. It is especially associated with the United States Cavalry as a result of its frequent use in Western films. [2] A simple unmistakable call, it was even recognizable by experienced horses. [citation needed]
A bugle call is a short tune, originating as a military signal announcing scheduled and certain non-scheduled events on a military installation, battlefield, or ship. Historically, bugles , drums, and other loud musical instruments were used for clear communication in the noise and confusion of a battlefield.
Pages in category "Bugle calls" The following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total. ... Charge (bugle call) Church Call; D. El Degüello; Drill Call; F ...
This is because the bugle, for which it is written, can play only the notes in the harmonic series of the instrument's fundamental tone; a B-flat bugle thus plays the notes B-flat, D, and F. "Taps" uses the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth partials. Taps in C "Taps" is a bugle call—a signal, not a song. As such, there is no associated lyric.
"Boots and Saddles" is a bugle call sounded for mounted troops to mount and take their place in line. [1] In the British Army it is used as a parade call. [2] Its name drives from the French phrase boute-selle, "put on saddle". [3] The call has been used by the United States Army during the American Civil War [4] as well as World War II. [5]
As a result, the bugle was taken from cavalry traditions because signals could pass much further without the need for repeats. The buglers in each battalion are headed by the bugle major, a senior non-commissioned officer holding the rank of sergeant or above. The bugle has also been used as a sign of peace in the case of a surrender. [13]
Bobby Kent, former musical director of the San Diego Chargers, has claimed he invented the "Charge" fanfare in 1978 while working for the Chargers. [2] [3] Kent filed suit against ASCAP for negotiating licenses with MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA and NASCAR while failing to secure his consent. The Los Angeles Lakers settled with Kent for $3,000. [4]
1 German army bugle calls. 1 comment. 2 Quoting a secondary source quoting Wikipedia. 1 comment. 3 Proposing to merge Charge (bugle call) into this page. 3 comments ...