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The song "taps " was used for an official bugle call

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What is the actual name of the song commonly referred to as Taps?

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 how was that song played when it was first written?

it was played in u budle call


What song was given the name Taps?

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.


Is taps an acronym or the name of the song?

It's the name of the song. It comes from taptoe, which means "(beer) taps off".


Is the song Il Silenzio same as song Taps?

Taps is a bugle call written in 1832 and Il Silenzio was written in 1965. Although the first six notes of both songs are the same, Il Silenzio then diverges into a melody that can't even be played on a bugle. Taps is a bugle call and Il Silenzio is a love song. Undoubtedly Nino Rosso, who wrote Il Silenzio, was inspired by Taps. But they are two different tunes.


When was the song given the name ''taps''?

1738


When was the song given the name taps?

1738


What song is played by a bugler during military funeral's?

"Taps" (Also known as Butterfield's Lullaby) Probably best known by the lyrics of its second verse "Day Is Done".


Why is taps significant?

Taps is a song. It is a musical piece played at dusk and at funerals, particularly by the U.S. military.


A bugler plays this song during the ceremony?

taps


2200 what song is played on army installations?

Taps


How was the song taps given its name?

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