Why do marches usually end with a repetition of the last note?

1. What rhythm is a march?
2. What is the note at the end of a march called?
3. What is the form of a typical march?
4. What is the last song of a musical called?

What rhythm is a march?

Most importantly, a march consists of a strong and steady percussive beat reminiscent of military field drums. A military music event where various marching bands and units perform is called tattoo.

What is the note at the end of a march called?

The stinger

The last measure of the march sometimes contains a stinger, a I chord played in unison on the downbeat after a quarter rest. Most, but not all, marches carry a stinger.

What is the form of a typical march?

The different sections in a march are called Strains. Each strain contains one main melody. There are usually three different strains plus a contrasting section called the Trio. The First Strain of a march is the main melody.

What is the last song of a musical called?

In music, the conclusion is the ending of a composition and may take the form of a coda or outro. Pieces using sonata form typically use the recapitulation to conclude a piece, providing closure through the repetition of thematic material from the exposition in the tonic key.