Trotter, William R.,
The Music of War. William R. Trotter. - Military History, 2005. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 15, Global Issues, 1522-3221; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. 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."
1522-3221;
Military music
Music--History and criticism
Music--Influence of
Music and war
National songs
Patriotic music
AC1.S5
050
The Music of War. William R. Trotter. - Military History, 2005. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 15, Global Issues, 1522-3221; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. 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."
1522-3221;
Military music
Music--History and criticism
Music--Influence of
Music and war
National songs
Patriotic music
AC1.S5
050