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MILITARY BAND [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Music
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vice-regal salute
1, record 1, English, vice%2Dregal%20salute
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A musical salute to the governor general and to [the] lieutenant-governor of a province. 2, record 1, English, - vice%2Dregal%20salute
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is a musical arrangement of the first six bars of the royal anthem, "God Save The [King], "and the first and last four bars of the national anthem, "O Canada, "as produced and distributed by the Supervisor of Music... The authorized pipe band version is the second four bars of "Mallorca" with a dotted eighth note and sixteenth note anacrusis, and the first two bars of the national anthem. Only the authorized version shall be played for military honours and salutes to the governor general of Canada and to lieutenant-governors when within their sphere of jurisdiction... 2, record 1, English, - vice%2Dregal%20salute
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vice-regal salute: usually written "Vice-Regal Salute" in Canadian Forces documents. 3, record 1, English, - vice%2Dregal%20salute
Record 1, Key term(s)
- vice regal salute
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Musique
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- salut vice-royal
1, record 1, French, salut%20vice%2Droyal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le salut vice-royal est un salut musical en l'honneur du gouverneur général [ainsi que] des lieutenants-gouverneurs dans leur province respective. 2, record 1, French, - salut%20vice%2Droyal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit d'un arrangement musical des six premières mesures de l'hymne royal «[Dieu protège le Roi]» et des quatre premières et quatre dernières mesures de l'hymne national «Ô Canada» tel que produit et distribué par le Surveillant des Musiques [...] La version de corps de cornemuse autorisée comprend le deuxième groupe de quatre mesures de «Mallorca» avec une croche pointée et une double croche anacrouse, et les deux premières mesures de l'hymne national. Seule la version autorisée doit être jouée, pendant les honneurs et saluts militaires présentés au gouverneur général du Canada et aux lieutenants-gouverneurs dans leur juridiction [...] 3, record 1, French, - salut%20vice%2Droyal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-06-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Music (General)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Armed Forces Serenade of Strings
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Armed%20Forces%20Serenade%20of%20Strings
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Armed Forces Serenade of Strings is a five-person ensemble that operates as part of [the] Central Band, and the only piano and strings quintet in the Canadian military. The ensemble was formed in 1968 specifically to provide musical support for the many military, government and diplomatic functions that take place in the National Capital Region. 1, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Armed%20Forces%20Serenade%20of%20Strings
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Musique (Généralités)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Sérénade de cordes des Forces armées canadiennes
1, record 2, French, S%C3%A9r%C3%A9nade%20de%20cordes%20des%20Forces%20arm%C3%A9es%20canadiennes
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Sérénade de cordes des Forces armées canadiennes est un ensemble comprenant 5 musiciens de la Musique centrale. Depuis 1968, l'unique quintette pour piano et quatuor à cordes des Forces armées canadiennes se produit chaque année dans plus d'une centaine d'événements diplomatiques, gouvernementaux et militaires. L'ensemble se produit généralement dans la région de la capitale nationale, mais se produit également dans plusieurs provinces du Canada et occasionnellement à l'international. 1, record 2, French, - S%C3%A9r%C3%A9nade%20de%20cordes%20des%20Forces%20arm%C3%A9es%20canadiennes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Wind Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fife
1, record 3, English, fife
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small, high-pitched, transverse flute used primarily to accompany drums in a military or marching band. 1, record 3, English, - fife
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à vent
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fifre
1, record 3, French, fifre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite flûte traversière en bois au son aigu, utilisée traditionnellement dans les fanfares militaires. 1, record 3, French, - fifre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-01-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
- Music (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- concert dress
1, record 4, English, concert%20dress
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- band concert dress 1, record 4, English, band%20concert%20dress
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Concert dress... is a military band uniform in mess dress patterns, but in either approved full dress or environmental service dress colours.... Concert dress is not worn during church and commemorative services where ceremonial orders of dress are required. 1, record 4, English, - concert%20dress
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
- Musique (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tenue de concert
1, record 4, French, tenue%20de%20concert
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tenue de concert [...] est un uniforme de musicien militaire de modèle tenue de mess aux couleurs approuvées de la grande tenue ou de la tenue de service de chaque armée. [...] La tenue de concert ne doit pas être portée pendant les services religieux ou commémoratifs où les tenues de cérémonie sont de rigueur. 2, record 4, French, - tenue%20de%20concert
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-10-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- royal salute
1, record 5, English, royal%20salute
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the military context of a royal salute : a. the royal anthem is played as the musical salute to the Sovereign or members of the Royal Family.... b. the authorized pipe band version is "Mallorca. "c. "God Save The Queen" is not sung when played as a military salute. 2, record 5, English, - royal%20salute
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
royal salute: usually written "Royal Salute" in Canadian Forces documents. 3, record 5, English, - royal%20salute
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- salut royal
1, record 5, French, salut%20royal
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le contexte militaire d'un salut royal : a. l'hymne royal est joué à titre de salut musical à la Souveraine ou aux membres de la famille royale. [...] b. «Mallorca» est la version de corps de cornemuse autorisée. c. «God Save The Queen» n'est pas chanté lorsqu'il est joué à titre de salut militaire. 2, record 5, French, - salut%20royal
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-04-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Optics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- light detection and ranging
1, record 6, English, light%20detection%20and%20ranging
correct, NATO
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- Lidar 2, record 6, English, Lidar
correct
- LIDAR 3, record 6, English, LIDAR
correct, NATO
- lidar 4, record 6, English, lidar
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- light detecting and ranging 5, record 6, English, light%20detecting%20and%20ranging
correct
- LIDAR 5, record 6, English, LIDAR
correct
- LIDAR 5, record 6, English, LIDAR
- lidar technique 6, record 6, English, lidar%20technique
- laser radar 4, record 6, English, laser%20radar
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Method for investigating atmospheric behaviour using pulsed light beams (lasers). 7, record 6, English, - light%20detection%20and%20ranging
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Light detection and ranging(lidar) is a technique in which a beam of light is used to make range-resolved remote measurements. A lidar [instrument] emits a beam of light, that interacts with the medium or object under study. Some of this light is scattered back toward the lidar. The backscattered light captured by the lidar's receiver is used to determine some property or properties of the medium in which the beam propagated or the object that caused the scattering. The lidar technique operates on the same principle as radar; in fact, it is sometimes called laser radar. The principal difference between lidar and radar is the wavelength of the radiation used. Radar uses wavelengths in the radio band whereas lidar uses light, that is usually generated by lasers in modern lidar systems. The wavelength or wavelengths of the light used by a lidar depend on the type of measurements being made and may be anywhere from the infrared through the visible and into the ultraviolet. The different wavelengths used by radar and lidar lead to the very different forms that the actual instruments take. The major scientific use of lidar is for measuring properties of the earth's atmosphere, and the major commercial use of lidar is in aerial surveying and bathymetry(water depth measurement). Lidar is also used extensively in ocean research and has several military applications, including chemical and biological agent detection. Lidar can also be used to locate, identify, and measure the speed of vehicles. Hunters and golfers use lidar-equipped binoculars for range finding. 6, record 6, English, - light%20detection%20and%20ranging
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Optique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- détection et télémétrie par ondes lumineuses
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9tection%20et%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9m%C3%A9trie%20par%20ondes%20lumineuses
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- LIDAR 1, record 6, French, LIDAR
correct, NATO
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- détection et localisation par la lumière 2, record 6, French, d%C3%A9tection%20et%20localisation%20par%20la%20lumi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- LIDAR 2, record 6, French, LIDAR
correct
- LIDAR 2, record 6, French, LIDAR
- détection et télémétrie par la lumière 3, record 6, French, d%C3%A9tection%20et%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9m%C3%A9trie%20par%20la%20lumi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- lidar 4, record 6, French, lidar
correct
- laser-radar 4, record 6, French, laser%2Dradar
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode d'étude du comportement de l'atmosphère à l'aide de faisceaux lumineux pulsés (lasers). 4, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9tection%20et%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9m%C3%A9trie%20par%20ondes%20lumineuses
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La détection se fait par des cellules optiques suivies de photomultiplicateurs. 5, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9tection%20et%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9m%C3%A9trie%20par%20ondes%20lumineuses
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teledetección
- Óptica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- lidar
1, record 6, Spanish, lidar
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- radar láser 1, record 6, Spanish, radar%20l%C3%A1ser
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Método para investigar las características atmosféricas usando pulsaciones de haces de luz (láser). 1, record 6, Spanish, - lidar
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-08-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
- Naval Forces
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific
1, record 7, English, Naden%20Band%20of%20Maritime%20Forces%20Pacific
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Forces HMCS Naden Band 1, record 7, English, Canadian%20Forces%20HMCS%20Naden%20Band
former designation, correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific, the Canadian Navy's Pacific Fleet Band, was established in 1997 and follows a heritage of naval music that is founded in the musicians that sailed with Royal Navy ships to Esquimalt in the mid-1800's. Known first as the Canadian Forces HMCS [Her Majesty's Canadian Ship] Naden Band, and later as the Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific, the band performed in military and public parades, ceremonial commemorative and social events, dances, school concerts, throughout British Columbia and internationally in Europe, Asia, and Australia/New Zealand. 1, record 7, English, - Naden%20Band%20of%20Maritime%20Forces%20Pacific
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Canadian Forces Naden Band
- Naden Band
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
- Forces navales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Musique Naden des Forces maritimes du Pacifique
1, record 7, French, Musique%20Naden%20des%20Forces%20maritimes%20du%20Pacifique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Musique du NCSM Naden des Forces canadiennes 1, record 7, French, Musique%20du%20NCSM%20Naden%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Musique Naden des Forces maritimes du Pacifique, établie en 1997, perpétue une tradition navale que l'on doit aux musiciens arrivant à Esquimalt à bord des navires de la Royal Navy dans le milieu des années 1800. Appelé d'abord Musique du NCSM [Navire canadien de Sa Majesté] Naden des Forces canadiennes, puis musique Naden des Forces maritimes du Pacifique, l'ensemble s'est produit lors de défilés militaires et publics, de cérémonies de commémoration, d'événements mondains, de soirées dansantes et de concerts d'écoles non seulement dans toute la Colombie-Britannique, mais aussi en Europe, en Asie, en Australie et en Nouvelle-Zélande. 1, record 7, French, - Musique%20Naden%20des%20Forces%20maritimes%20du%20Pacifique
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Musique Naden des Forces canadiennes
- Naden
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-01-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- X-band
1, record 8, English, X%2Dband
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- X band 2, record 8, English, X%20band
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microwave range extending from approximately 5.2 to 10.9 GHz. 3, record 8, English, - X%2Dband
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depending on its purpose, an X band radar may operate either on a fixed frequency or allow an operator to select the operating frequency. X band radar is used for both military and civil applications, including surveillance radar and weather radar. 4, record 8, English, - X%2Dband
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The symbol GHz stands for gigahertz which is a unit of frequency equal to one billion hertz. 5, record 8, English, - X%2Dband
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
X-band: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 5, record 8, English, - X%2Dband
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bande X
1, record 8, French, bande%20X
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gamme d'hyperfréquences qui s'étend approximativement de 5,20 à 10,90 gigahertz. 2, record 8, French, - bande%20X
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le gigahertz [GHz] est une unité de fréquence qui équivaut à un milliard de hertz. 3, record 8, French, - bande%20X
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bande X : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 3, record 8, French, - bande%20X
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Modulateur numérique en bande X. 3, record 8, French, - bande%20X
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Telecomunicaciones por satélite
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- banda X
1, record 8, Spanish, banda%20X
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-09-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Music (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- military band
1, record 9, English, military%20band
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
military band is a generic term referring to any kind of band no matter what instrument is uded. 2, record 9, English, - military%20band
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Musique (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- musique militaire
1, record 9, French, musique%20militaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- harmonie militaire 2, record 9, French, harmonie%20militaire
avoid, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme musique militaire désigne toute formation musicale militaire quels que soient les instruments qui la composent. 3, record 9, French, - musique%20militaire
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
harmonie militaire désigne un type de musique militaire particulier composé d'instruments à vent en bois ou en cuivre, à anche et à embouchure. 3, record 9, French, - musique%20militaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-04-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- belted cartridge case
1, record 10, English, belted%20cartridge%20case
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- belted rimless 1, record 10, English, belted%20rimless
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cartridge case design having a raised band ahead of the extractor groove. A design generally used on large capacity magnum type cartridges and which serves to reinforce the head of the case. To date, its only military application is with cannon ammunition, e. g. 20 x 113 mm B ADEN. See also "metric cartridge designation". 1, record 10, English, - belted%20cartridge%20case
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- douille ceinturée
1, record 10, French, douille%20ceintur%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de douille ayant une nervure devant la gorge d'extraction. Cette configuration est utilisée d'habitude sur les cartouches surpuissantes de type magnum et a pour but de renforcer le culot de la douille. Présentement, sa seule application militaire est avec les munitions de canons, e.g. 20 x 113 mm B ADEN. Voir aussi «appellation métrique des cartouches». 1, record 10, French, - douille%20ceintur%C3%A9e
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
douille ceinturée : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 10, French, - douille%20ceintur%C3%A9e
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-12-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- International Military Band Festival 1, record 11, English, International%20Military%20Band%20Festival
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Festival international de Musiques militaires 1, record 11, French, Festival%20international%20de%20Musiques%20militaires
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu au Service des relations publiques du ministère de la Défense nationale. 1, record 11, French, - Festival%20international%20de%20Musiques%20militaires
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1987-09-16
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Safety
- Aeroindustry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- anti-bird collision light 1, record 12, English, anti%2Dbird%20collision%20light
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- ABC light 1, record 12, English, ABC%20light
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... an effective bird-scaring light for fitting to large and small aircraft has been developed and is to be marketed as the Anti-Bird-Collision(ABC) light.... The strobe light is arranged to flash at increasing frequency as the aircraft accelerates during take-off, the rate increasing from 0. 5Hz to 2. 0Hz, where it remains until the aircraft has cleared the altitude band for likely bird strikes. On landing, the light is switched on when descending into the affected height band and the flashing rate is reduced from 2. 0Hz in flight to 0. 5Hz at taxiing speed. The ideal arrangement is for two lights to be used, one on each wing, but single lights can be fitted is small military and civil aircraft. 1, record 12, English, - anti%2Dbird%20collision%20light
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- système ABC
1, record 12, French, syst%C3%A8me%20ABC
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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