Tattoo (bugle call)

The original concept of this call was played on the snare drum and was known as "tap-too", with the same rule applying.

[1] In the United States Army, the tattoo signals that all light in squad rooms be extinguished and that all loud talking and other disturbances be discontinued within 15 minutes, at which time "Taps" should follow.

[2] At 28 bars long "Tattoo" is recognized as the longest bugle call in the repertoire of the United States Army.

The tattoo in the British Army is used to recall soldiers to their barracks.

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