Taps is a bugle called played at dusk, during flag ceremonies and at military funerals. Lt. William Wade paid saloon keepers to shut of the 'taps' to the kegs when the song was played in a neighbouring army camp
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Taps is a variation of an earlier bugle call known as the "Scott Tattoo," which was used in the U.S. from 1835 until 1860.
It's the name of the song. It comes from taptoe, which means "(beer) taps off".
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The song "taps " was used for an official bugle call
The somber song, "Taps" is also referred to by two different names. The first is "Butterfield's Lullaby" and the next is "Day is Done", which is the first line of the lyric.
"Taps" (Also known as Butterfield's Lullaby) Probably best known by the lyrics of its second verse "Day Is Done".
Taps is a song. It is a musical piece played at dusk and at funerals, particularly by the U.S. military.
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A Dirge. Or "Taps" played on the bugle or Trumpet.