A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

HITIT

Wed, 1 Apr '26
Cry from a bandleader
Sun, 19 Oct '25
"Strike up the band!"
Tue, 26 Sep '23
Bandleader's direction
Wed, 21 Dec '22
Signal to play
Fri, 22 Oct '21
Cry made while swinging a baton