“Taps” Military Heritage Essay A family cries as the bugler sounds the taps, a solemn tune played at a military funeral. How many of us have ever thought about the story behind the sound of faucets? When observed, our traditions create a sense of heritage and honor. This essay will discuss the history and importance of tap dancing.HistoryDuring the American Civil War, a new tune called tap dancing was played in place of lights out. Although adopted by the Union Army to mark the end of the day, it also marked the end of life. Taps is the most recognized bugle call of all time, its origins come straight from the battlefield and is a tribute with the greatest respect. General composer Daniel Butterfield is credited with composing the notes for the taps. While resting after a hard battle at Harrisons Landing in Virginia, Butterfield experimented with bugle calls and notes by lengthening and re-emphasizing some of the notes of an army quench call. Butterfield, wanting to boost the morale of his men after a crushing defeat, ordered his new melody to be played in place of the lights o...