The Music of War. William R. Trotter.
by Trotter, William R; ProQuest Information and Learning Company.
Series: SIRS Enduring Issues 2006Article 15Global Issues. Publisher: Military History, 2005ISSN: 1522-3221;.Subject(s): Military music | Music -- History and criticism | Music -- Influence of | Music and war | National songs | Patriotic musicDDC classification: 050 Summary: "Music has been an integral part of warfare and the soldier's life since the dawn of history. Even the instruments on which it is played have themselves acquired great symbolic power--a regiment's drums are second only to its colors as an emblem of honor and tradition." (MILITARY HISTORY) This article explores the important role music has played in military history, noting that "the function of music in war has always been twofold: as a means of communication and as a psychological weapon."| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due |
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Originally Published: The Music of War, June 2005; pp. 58-64.
"Music has been an integral part of warfare and the soldier's life since the dawn of history. Even the instruments on which it is played have themselves acquired great symbolic power--a regiment's drums are second only to its colors as an emblem of honor and tradition." (MILITARY HISTORY) This article explores the important role music has played in military history, noting that "the function of music in war has always been twofold: as a means of communication and as a psychological weapon."
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