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Corps of drums
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A corps of drums, sometimes known as a fife and drum corps or simply field music, is a traditional European military music formation. Historically, a Corps of Drums' primary role was communication.[1] Today, the primary role of a Corps of Drums is ceremonial, performing in parades and military ceremonies.[2] Besides drums, this formation may contain a variety of instruments, including trumpets, bugles, and fifes.
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See also: Fife and drum corps and Drum and bugle corps
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