To synchronize the movement of a large number of people, a march was created. This musical genre is distinguished by a clear rhythm and a measured pace. The most widespread march was in the army.
All organized processions of a large number of people, whether military, ceremonial or holiday processions, accompany the marches. This is especially true for the army, here the march not only organizes the soldiers, but also instills a cheerful spirit in them. The military march is characterized by fanfare and drum roll.
A ceremonial march is performed in case of a ceremonial passage of troops, a marching sound is heard on combatant walks and exercises, a counter march accompanies the banner and bosses, mourning is performed when laying wreaths at the funeral. The mourning march differs from the rest in the slow pace, minor key and lesser role of the fanfare turns of the melody.
The importance of marches has always increased in the war years and during revolutions, then this musical genre became the most popular. Many great composers turned to the genre of march, included it in operas, ballets, plays and other ingenious works. Many remarkable works were written in Russia: the Slavic March by Tchaikovsky, the March on the Russian Theme, and the Solemn March by A. K. Glazunov.
Many soldiers and revolutionary songs have a marching character, for example, Marseillaise, Boldly, Comrades, Keep Up, International, and many others. Youth marches by I.O. Dunaevsky are still popular.
Athletes also raise their morale by rhythmic marches at training camps and major competitions. The "Sports March of Labor Reserves" and the "Sports March" of Dunaevsky are vivid examples of this.
One cannot but recall the famous wedding march of F. Mendelssohn from his play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." In the United States and Europe they perform "Wedding Choir" from the opera "R. Lohengrin" by R. Wagner.
Victory Parade is impossible to imagine without inspiring marches. The orchestra performs its own special march for each of the combined regiments. This musical genre and excellent performance support veterans and inspire them with strength and vigor.
