In 1862, Union Army Brigadier General Diel Butterfield rearranged an earlier bugle call named "Scott Tattoo" that had been used in the US from 1835-60.
The song "taps " was used for an official bugle call
It's the name of the song. It comes from taptoe, which means "(beer) taps off".
In 1862, Union Army Brigadier General Diel Butterfield rearranged an earlier bugle call named "Scott Tattoo" that had been used in the US from 1835-60.
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"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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Taps
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
In 1862, Union Army Brigadier General Diel Butterfield rearranged an earlier bugle call named "Scott Tattoo" that had been used in the US from 1835-60.
A Dirge. Or "Taps" played on the bugle or Trumpet.