Word
BIS
Phoneticsbis
/ˈbɪs/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The band played a loud bis at sunset.”
contextual
“The military band played a sharp bis to signal the end of the parade.”
complex
“The ceremonial bis echoed across the square, marking the precise moment the dignitaries stepped onto the balcony.”
Domains
GovernmentLawMusic
Scan code
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