Militärkapelle

military band

noun mi-li-TAYR-ka-pel-le Rare

Usage Note

Militärkapelle is an official ensemble of musicians attached to an armed forces unit. They perform at ceremonial events, state occasions, and troop parades. Many German Militärkapellen also give public concerts.

Examples

"Die Militärkapelle spielte beim feierlichen Großen Zapfenstreich."

Natural Translation

The military band played at the solemn Grand Tattoo ceremony.

Literal Translation

The military-band played at-the solemn Grand Tattoo.

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