Dynamics
Articulations
March Form
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Random!
100
What is the musical term for medium soft?
Mezzo piano
100
What kind of articulation should you use to play a march? (which syllable)
"T" tongue
100
What is the first part of march form called?
The introduction
100
Who composed Semper Fidelis and what was his nickname?
John Philip Sousa, "The March King"
100
What is the difference between 2/4 and 6/8 time?
6/8 has a lilt (bounce).
200
What is the definition of crescendo?
To gradually get louder.
200
All notes in a march are played __________.
Separated
200
Does Semper Fidelis have a stinger?
No!
200
Who first used marches and what were they used for?
They were used by the military to: -Intimidate their opponents -Boost morale -Move the troops
200
Circus marches are also called ________.
"Screamers"
300
Arrange these dynamics from loudest to softest: f, mp, ff, p, mf, pp.
ff, f, mf, mp, p, pp
300
Which instrument group should you imitate when playing a march?
Percussion
300
Who standardized march form?
Sousa
300
1) Semper Fidelis means what in latin? 2) It is the official motto of which branch of the military?
1) "Always Faithful" 2) The Marine Corp.
300
At what age did Sousa try to run away and join the circus?
13
400
1) Dynamics are ___________. 2) Explain what that means.
1) Relative 2) It depends on the instrumentation/balance
400
True or False: Staccato means to play short
False!!!!! Staccato means to separate
400
List the characteristics of a Trio. (3 things)
-Key change -Softer dynamics -Features a small group of instruments
400
Sousa was the conductor of what band? Give the specific name.
"The President's Own" (Marine Band)
400
Define the word repertoire.
Music or literature.
500
Correctly spell each of these dynamics and define them: ff, pp, mf
ff = fortissimo = very loud pp = pianissimo = very soft mf = mezzo forte = medium loud
500
Which two articulations combine to make marcato? Define all three.
-Accent and staccato -Accent = emphasize -Staccato = separate -Marcato = separate and emphasize
500
Identify each section of the march in Semper Fi. -Use march form vocabulary -State where each section starts
Intro - beginning First Strain - measure 9 Second Strain - measure 26 Intro to the Trio - measure 43 Trio - measure 51 Break Strain - measure 67 Grandioso - measure 84
500
Marches during the Baroque era were _______ and _______.
Patriotic and simple
500
How many marches did Sousa compose?
136
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