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FASNACHT GLOSSARY
Clique
Umbrella term for all groups actively involved
in Fasnacht. These include traditional,
piccolo and drum formations (often divided
into a main section, Stammclique, an “old
guard”, and a “young guard”), loosely
organized groups of pipers and drummers,
as well as Guggenmusik bands, floats, and
carriages (Chaise).
Gugge / Guggenmusik
Short for Guggenmusik band; brass band
accompanied by percussion instruments that
plays popular tunes and hits with verve but
slightly off-key. The band is usually headed
by an impressive drum major.
Sujet
Specific theme chosen by a clique which it
plays out during Fasnacht; usually a local,
national, or international topic that has
given rise to discussion and criticism over
the last year.
Larve
Basel dialect term for head-mask.
Requisit
Prop consisting of different parts that illustrates
the clique’s sujet. The prop makes up
part of the clique’s formation and is drawn in
a handcart during the cortège.
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