Honors music

Q: What is honors music?

A: Honors music is music played at formal times in the presence of the person, office-holder, or rank-holder, usually played by a military band.

Q: Who is honored with music in many countries?

A: The head of state in many countries is honored with music.

Q: What is the national anthem used for in some countries?

A: In some countries, the national anthem is used as honors music.

Q: Do some countries have a separate royal or presidential anthem?

A: Yes, some countries have a separate royal or presidential anthem.

Q: Which countries have the national anthem as their royal anthem?

A: The countries that have the national anthem as their royal anthem include Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

Q: What is the special honors music played for the Governor-General of Jamaica?

A: The Jamaican National Anthem is played for the Governor-General of Jamaica.

Q: Can there be instances when honors music other than the national anthem is played?

A: Yes, there can be instances of honors music other than the relevant national anthem.