Band Instruments
The band instrument that requires the most air to play
What is the flute? OR What is the tuba?
The term "forte" translates directly to this word in Italian
What is strong?
The term for the crazy saxophone lick in the middle of "Con Sabor Español"
What is cadenza?
A stringed instrument that uses the alto clef
What is the viola?
What is trombone?
A brass instrument commonly referred to as the "baritone," or affectionately as the "tiny tuba"
What is the euphonium?
The corresponding minor scale to B-flat Major
What is G minor?
The name of the band that originally recorded "September"
What is Earth, Wind, and Fire?
The term for singing without instrumental accompaniment
What is a'cappella?
The band that Mr. Hebert directs outside of The Academy
What is Mile High Freedom Bands (MHFB)?
A large, double-reeded bass instrument that is not present in the Academy's band program
What is the bassoon?
A musical marking that indicates flexible tempo
What is rubato?
The key signature of Gallantry March (no peeking)
What is E-flat Major?
Orchestra's equivalent to band's CBA festival
What is ASTA?
The instrument that Mr. Hebert originally wanted to play when he joined band
What is the flute?
A subtype of supportive, unpitched percussion instruments, including maracas, triangles, and woodblocks
What is auxiliary?
The technical term for a musical marking often referred to as "train tracks"
What is caesura?
The Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack comes from a mixtape belonging to this fictional character
Who is Star Lord (Peter Quill)?
The term for the highest male vocal range
What is countertenor?
The school at which Mr. Hebert got his master's degree in conducting
What is Colorado State University (CSU)?
In a famous SNL skit, Christopher Walken asks a band to use "more" of this percussion instrument
What is cowbell?
The major key signature containing four sharps
What is E Major?
"Spring Will Come Again" was released as part of this series by Randall Standridge
What is the Unbroken Project?
The substance that string players apply to bows, sticking to the strings and producing sound
What is rosin?
The restaurant outside of which Mr. Hebert got mugged in Louisiana
What is Waffle House?