Attention (bugle call)

"Attention" is a bugle call sounded as a warning that troops are about to be called to attention.

This is taken from the British Alarm, at which call the troops turned out under arms. Play 

"Attention" was also used for custom automobile horns in the 1930s and 1940s, and is most recognizable for that reason.


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