march

A composition to accompany marching. There are two kinds, the quick m.or quickstep, and the solemn proce ional, funeral or dead m. Usually in 4-4 time, the m. may be in 2-4, 3-4 or 6-8 time. The march usually includes a second part, or trio, and a repetition of the first subject. The second part is often lyrical rather than rhythmic. The cadence for the quickstep in the American army is 120 to the minute.