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What are Ruffles and Flourishes?

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What are Ruffles and Flourishes?

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Ruffles and flourishes are musical embellishments which are played before the entry music for certain high-ranking officials as a mark of respect. Each nation has its own version of ruffles and flourishes, along with a corresponding table of honors so that bands know how many ruffles and flourishes are appropriate for any given official. As a general rule, the maximum of ruffles and flourishes is four, with this honor being accorded to heads of state and top military officials.