Music terms 101
This means to slide between the notes.
What is Glissando?
A style of playing notes in a detached, separated, distinct manner, as opposed to legato. Literally "detached" in Italian
What is staccato?
Died after completing his 9th symphony.
Who is Beethoven, Schubert, Dvorak, Mahler, Vaughan Williams?
He created the Sousaphone.
Who is John Philip Sousa?
The smallest piece of information a computer can store.
This means go back to the beginning, until you reach a point at which you then go "to the tail."
D.C. al Coda
This means to play loud, then very suddenly quiet.
What is fortepiano?
He wrote the music for all of Star Wars.
Who is John Williams?
Marches were originally used in this setting.
What is the military?
The term in literature that means an extreme over exaggeration(ex. I haven't seen you in a million years).
What is hyperbole?
To gradually play slower and slower over a long period of time.
What is Rallentando?
This means to hold a note indefinitely until cut off.
What is a fermata?
He is a famous jazz trombonist who got his nickname because when he started (at age 4) his trombone was taller than he was.
Who is Trombone Shorty(Troy Andrews)
This march is used by the antagonistic side in a famous cinematic galactic adventure.
What is the Imperial March?
The imaginary line that divides Earth into the western and Eastern Hemispheres.
What is The Prime Meridian?
This style of music is danced in triple meter and was originally objected to in the 1700s because it required one partner to put their hand on the other's waist.
What is a waltz?
This articulation means that the note should be held for the whole value.
What is tenuto?
He is a trumpet player that created music such as "The Carnival of Venus" which only he can play. He is known as one of the most technically skilled trumpet players ever.
Who is Allen Vizzutti?
The 3rd(possibly 4th or 5th) primary melody in a march, usually played softer and more legato, featuring woodwinds over brass.
What is a trio?
The scientific name for dog.
What is Canis Lupus Familiaris?
This allows the player to deviate from the set tempo of the piece, allowing for a more free sounding and flowing sound. Means 'stolen' in Italian.
What is Rubato?
This means to play a note particularly strongly accented and stressed.
What is sforzando/sforzato?
At the March on Washington, she sang just Martin Luther King Jr. made his prepared remarks. Then, before he began, she encouraged, "Tell them about the Dream, Martin!", after which King paused, pushed his prepared notes aside, and began to speak...
Who is Mahalia Jackson?
Founded in 1845, this is the oldest American college marching band.
What is the University of Norte Dame
William F. Pollard was the Principal of Needham High school for these years.
What is 1927-1956?