This musical instrument was often played in battle
Soldiers of both sides often engaged in 
recreation with musical instruments, and when the opposing armies were near 
each other... [DOC] [TLE] Fife (instrument) - Wikipedia [PAR] When played in its upper register, the fife is loud and piercing, yet ... opposed to 
musical) instruments by American units during the Civil War, ... both public and 
private, which frequently appear at public events.