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PAS CADENCE [2 records]

Record 1 2009-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
DEF

A brisk rate of marching consisting of about 110-120 paces in a minute.

OBS

The standard length for quick time is 75 centimeters. The standard cadence is 120 paces per minute.

PHR

To march in quick time.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
OBS

La longueur réglementaire pour le pas cadencé est de 75 centimètres. La cadence réglementaire est de 120 pas à la minute.

PHR

Marcher au pas cadencé.

PHR

Défiler au pas cadencé.

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
DEF

A brisk military march, a march in quick time.

CONT

The quick march is performed in a brisk and forceful manner. It may be desirable when marching long distances out of the general public eye to permit the troops to relax.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
CONT

Le pas cadencé doit être exécuté de façon alerte et énergique. Lorsque les troupes se déplacent sur de longues distances, sans la présence du public, il peut être permis aux troupes de se détendre.

PHR

Défiler au pas cadencé.

Spanish

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