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Why did the Roman military use brass instruments?
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to frighten the enemy
to frighten the enemy
to entertain the people captured in battle
to entertain the people captured in battle
to communicate battle orders
to communicate battle orders
to inspire the troops
Why did the Roman military use brass instruments?
Responses
to frighten the enemy
to frighten the enemy
to entertain the people captured in battle
to entertain the people captured in battle
to communicate battle orders
to communicate battle orders
to inspire the troops
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to communicate battle orders
Roman brass instruments (tuba, cornu, buccina, etc.) were loud and carried over battlefield noise, so they were primarily used to signal commands, coordinate troop movements and regulate marching—though they also helped inspire troops and could intimidate the enemy.
Roman brass instruments (tuba, cornu, buccina, etc.) were loud and carried over battlefield noise, so they were primarily used to signal commands, coordinate troop movements and regulate marching—though they also helped inspire troops and could intimidate the enemy.