BIS
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈbɪs// bis
n. a short, loud musical piece played by a military band to signal an order or mark an event.
n. a short, rhythmic composition for military band, used to signal commands or mark ceremonial occasions.
The band played a loud bis at sunset.
The military band played a sharp bis to signal the end of the parade.
The ceremonial bis echoed across the square, marking the precise moment the dignitaries stepped onto the balcony.