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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.


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.

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